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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,173.80, 978,260.70 and 297,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,173.80, 978,260.70 and 297,879.80 is: 446,819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,173.80 : 978,260.70 = 297,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,173.80/978,260.70 = 297,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,173.80x = 978,260.70 × 297,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,173.80x = 291,404,101,663.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,404,101,663.86/652,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,819.70

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