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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,216.20, 978,324.30 and 430,600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,216.20, 978,324.30 and 430,600.20 is: 645,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,216.20 : 978,324.30 = 430,600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,216.20/978,324.30 = 430,600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,216.20x = 978,324.30 × 430,600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,216.20x = 421,266,639,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,266,639,244.86/652,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,900.30

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