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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,212.80, 978,319.20 and 449,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,212.80, 978,319.20 and 449,259.20 is: 673,888.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,212.80 : 978,319.20 = 449,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,212.80/978,319.20 = 449,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,212.80x = 978,319.20 × 449,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,212.80x = 439,518,901,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,518,901,136.64/652,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,888.80

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