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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,270.90, 978,406.35 and 600,949.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,270.90, 978,406.35 and 600,949.30 is: 901,423.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,270.90 : 978,406.35 = 600,949.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,270.90/978,406.35 = 600,949.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,270.90x = 978,406.35 × 600,949.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,270.90x = 587,972,611,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,972,611,148.06/652,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,423.95

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