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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,086.20, 978,129.30 and 297,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,086.20, 978,129.30 and 297,792.20 is: 446,688.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,086.20 : 978,129.30 = 297,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,086.20/978,129.30 = 297,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,086.20x = 978,129.30 × 297,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,086.20x = 291,279,276,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,279,276,131.46/652,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,688.30

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