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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,049.80, 978,074.70 and 440,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,049.80, 978,074.70 and 440,542.60 is: 660,813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,049.80 : 978,074.70 = 440,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,049.80/978,074.70 = 440,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,049.80x = 978,074.70 × 440,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,049.80x = 430,883,571,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,883,571,332.22/652,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,813.90

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