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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,165.20, 978,247.80 and 402,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,165.20, 978,247.80 and 402,987.60 is: 604,481.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,165.20 : 978,247.80 = 402,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,165.20/978,247.80 = 402,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,165.20x = 978,247.80 × 402,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,165.20x = 394,221,733,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,221,733,127.28/652,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,481.40

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