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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,242.10, 978,363.15 and 625,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,242.10, 978,363.15 and 625,998.10 is: 938,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,242.10 : 978,363.15 = 625,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,242.10/978,363.15 = 625,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,242.10x = 978,363.15 × 625,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,242.10x = 612,453,473,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,453,473,010.02/652,242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,997.15

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