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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,246.20, 978,369.30 and 575,263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,246.20, 978,369.30 and 575,263.80 is: 862,895.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,246.20 : 978,369.30 = 575,263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,246.20/978,369.30 = 575,263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,246.20x = 978,369.30 × 575,263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,246.20x = 562,820,441,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,820,441,321.34/652,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,895.70

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