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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,275.70, 978,413.55 and 297,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,275.70, 978,413.55 and 297,981.70 is: 446,972.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,275.70 : 978,413.55 = 297,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,275.70/978,413.55 = 297,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,275.70x = 978,413.55 × 297,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,275.70x = 291,549,332,932.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,549,332,932.04/652,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,972.55

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