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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,270.80, 978,406.20 and 628,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,270.80, 978,406.20 and 628,651.20 is: 942,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,270.80 : 978,406.20 = 628,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,270.80/978,406.20 = 628,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,270.80x = 978,406.20 × 628,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,270.80x = 615,076,231,717.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,076,231,717.44/652,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,976.80

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