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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,245.30, 978,367.95 and 315,447.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,245.30, 978,367.95 and 315,447.30 is: 473,170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,245.30 : 978,367.95 = 315,447.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,245.30/978,367.95 = 315,447.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,245.30x = 978,367.95 × 315,447.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,245.30x = 308,623,528,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,623,528,234.04/652,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,170.95

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