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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,154.20, 978,231.30 and 297,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,154.20, 978,231.30 and 297,860.20 is: 446,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,154.20 : 978,231.30 = 297,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,154.20/978,231.30 = 297,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,154.20x = 978,231.30 × 297,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,154.20x = 291,376,170,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,376,170,664.26/652,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,790.30

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