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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,255.20, 977,070.60 and 371,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,255.20, 977,070.60 and 371,444.40 is: 556,419.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,255.20 : 977,070.60 = 371,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,255.20/977,070.60 = 371,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,255.20x = 977,070.60 × 371,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,255.20x = 362,927,402,774.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,927,402,774.64/652,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,419.33

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