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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,096.60, 978,144.90 and 368,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,096.60, 978,144.90 and 368,661.40 is: 552,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,096.60 : 978,144.90 = 368,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,096.60/978,144.90 = 368,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,096.60x = 978,144.90 × 368,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,096.60x = 360,604,268,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,604,268,236.86/652,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,992.10

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