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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,226.20, 978,339.30 and 333,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,226.20, 978,339.30 and 333,361.60 is: 500,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,226.20 : 978,339.30 = 333,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,226.20/978,339.30 = 333,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,226.20x = 978,339.30 × 333,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,226.20x = 326,140,754,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,140,754,390.88/652,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,042.40

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