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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,162.20, 978,243.30 and 430,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,162.20, 978,243.30 and 430,546.20 is: 645,819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,162.20 : 978,243.30 = 430,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,162.20/978,243.30 = 430,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,162.20x = 978,243.30 × 430,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,162.20x = 421,178,935,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,178,935,490.46/652,162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,819.30

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