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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,218.40, 978,327.60 and 604,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,218.40, 978,327.60 and 604,979.20 is: 907,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,218.40 : 978,327.60 = 604,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,218.40/978,327.60 = 604,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,218.40x = 978,327.60 × 604,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,218.40x = 591,867,848,785.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,867,848,785.92/652,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,468.80

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