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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,045.70, 978,068.55 and 337,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,045.70, 978,068.55 and 337,117.70 is: 505,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,045.70 : 978,068.55 = 337,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,045.70/978,068.55 = 337,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,045.70x = 978,068.55 × 337,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,045.70x = 329,724,220,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,724,220,018.34/652,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,676.55

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