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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,231.70, 978,347.55 and 652,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,231.70, 978,347.55 and 652,231.70 is: 978,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,231.70 : 978,347.55 = 652,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,231.70/978,347.55 = 652,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,231.70x = 978,347.55 × 652,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,231.70x = 638,109,285,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,109,285,727.34/652,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,347.55

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