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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,277.20, 978,415.80 and 563,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,277.20, 978,415.80 and 563,630.80 is: 845,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,277.20 : 978,415.80 = 563,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,277.20/978,415.80 = 563,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,277.20x = 978,415.80 × 563,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,277.20x = 551,465,280,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,465,280,086.64/652,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845,446.20

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