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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,139.35, 978,209.03 and 652,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,139.35, 978,209.03 and 652,139.35 is: 978,209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,139.35 : 978,209.03 = 652,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,139.35/978,209.03 = 652,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,139.35x = 978,209.03 × 652,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,139.35x = 637,928,600,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,928,600,988.33/652,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,209.03

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