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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,264.20, 978,396.30 and 297,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,264.20, 978,396.30 and 297,970.20 is: 446,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,264.20 : 978,396.30 = 297,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,264.20/978,396.30 = 297,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,264.20x = 978,396.30 × 297,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,264.20x = 291,532,941,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,532,941,190.26/652,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,955.30

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