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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,219.20, 978,328.80 and 333,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,219.20, 978,328.80 and 333,354.60 is: 500,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,219.20 : 978,328.80 = 333,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,219.20/978,328.80 = 333,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,219.20x = 978,328.80 × 333,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,219.20x = 326,130,405,792.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,130,405,792.48/652,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,031.90

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