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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,154.70, 978,232.05 and 297,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,154.70, 978,232.05 and 297,860.70 is: 446,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,154.70 : 978,232.05 = 297,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,154.70/978,232.05 = 297,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,154.70x = 978,232.05 × 297,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,154.70x = 291,376,883,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,376,883,175.44/652,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,791.05

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