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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,140.30, 978,210.45 and 372,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,140.30, 978,210.45 and 372,204.30 is: 558,306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,140.30 : 978,210.45 = 372,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,140.30/978,210.45 = 372,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,140.30x = 978,210.45 × 372,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,140.30x = 364,094,135,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,094,135,794.94/652,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,306.45

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