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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,224.80, 978,337.20 and 449,271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,224.80, 978,337.20 and 449,271.20 is: 673,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,224.80 : 978,337.20 = 449,271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,224.80/978,337.20 = 449,271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,224.80x = 978,337.20 × 449,271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,224.80x = 439,538,727,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,538,727,848.64/652,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,906.80

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