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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,161.20, 978,241.80 and 652,161.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,161.20, 978,241.80 and 652,161.20 is: 978,241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,161.20 : 978,241.80 = 652,161.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,161.20/978,241.80 = 652,161.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,161.20x = 978,241.80 × 652,161.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,161.20x = 637,971,346,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,971,346,178.16/652,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,241.80

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