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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,298.60, 978,447.90 and 439,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,298.60, 978,447.90 and 439,722.20 is: 659,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,298.60 : 978,447.90 = 439,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,298.60/978,447.90 = 439,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,298.60x = 978,447.90 × 439,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,298.60x = 430,245,263,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,245,263,173.38/652,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,583.30

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