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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,039.20, 978,058.80 and 439,462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,039.20, 978,058.80 and 439,462.80 is: 659,194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,039.20 : 978,058.80 = 439,462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,039.20/978,058.80 = 439,462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,039.20x = 978,058.80 × 439,462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,039.20x = 429,820,458,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,820,458,812.64/652,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,194.20

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