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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,208.20, 978,312.30 and 297,914.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,208.20, 978,312.30 and 297,914.20 is: 446,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,208.20 : 978,312.30 = 297,914.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,208.20/978,312.30 = 297,914.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,208.20x = 978,312.30 × 297,914.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,208.20x = 291,453,126,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,453,126,204.66/652,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,871.30

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