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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,305.70, 978,458.55 and 403,473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,305.70, 978,458.55 and 403,473.70 is: 605,210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,305.70 : 978,458.55 = 403,473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,305.70/978,458.55 = 403,473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,305.70x = 978,458.55 × 403,473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,305.70x = 394,782,291,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,782,291,465.14/652,305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,210.55

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