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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,273.20, 978,409.80 and 563,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,273.20, 978,409.80 and 563,626.80 is: 845,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,273.20 : 978,409.80 = 563,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,273.20/978,409.80 = 563,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,273.20x = 978,409.80 × 563,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,273.20x = 551,457,984,662.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,457,984,662.64/652,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,440.20

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