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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,286.20, 977,219.70 and 370,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,286.20, 977,219.70 and 370,967.80 is: 555,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,286.20 : 977,219.70 = 370,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,286.20/977,219.70 = 370,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,286.20x = 977,219.70 × 370,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,286.20x = 362,517,042,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,517,042,225.66/652,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,763.78

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