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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,243.80, 978,365.70 and 449,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,243.80, 978,365.70 and 449,290.20 is: 673,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,243.80 : 978,365.70 = 449,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,243.80/978,365.70 = 449,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,243.80x = 978,365.70 × 449,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,243.80x = 439,570,121,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,570,121,026.14/652,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,935.30

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