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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,228.20, 978,342.30 and 534,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,228.20, 978,342.30 and 534,130.20 is: 801,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,228.20 : 978,342.30 = 534,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,228.20/978,342.30 = 534,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,228.20x = 978,342.30 × 534,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,228.20x = 522,562,168,367.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,562,168,367.46/652,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,195.30

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