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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,266.30, 978,399.45 and 315,468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,266.30, 978,399.45 and 315,468.30 is: 473,202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,266.30 : 978,399.45 = 315,468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,266.30/978,399.45 = 315,468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,266.30x = 978,399.45 × 315,468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,266.30x = 308,654,011,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,654,011,212.44/652,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,202.45

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