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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,245.20, 978,367.80 and 297,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,245.20, 978,367.80 and 297,951.20 is: 446,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,245.20 : 978,367.80 = 297,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,245.20/978,367.80 = 297,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,245.20x = 978,367.80 × 297,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,245.20x = 291,505,860,051.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,505,860,051.36/652,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,926.80

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