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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,002.30, 978,003.45 and 372,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,002.30, 978,003.45 and 372,066.30 is: 558,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,002.30 : 978,003.45 = 372,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,002.30/978,003.45 = 372,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,002.30x = 978,003.45 × 372,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,002.30x = 363,882,125,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,882,125,028.74/652,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,099.45

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