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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,139.20, 978,208.80 and 452,684.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,139.20, 978,208.80 and 452,684.80 is: 679,027.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,139.20 : 978,208.80 = 452,684.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,139.20/978,208.80 = 452,684.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,139.20x = 978,208.80 × 452,684.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,139.20x = 442,820,254,986.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,820,254,986.24/652,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,027.20

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