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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,306.20, 978,459.30 and 439,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,306.20, 978,459.30 and 439,729.80 is: 659,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,306.20 : 978,459.30 = 439,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,306.20/978,459.30 = 439,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,306.20x = 978,459.30 × 439,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,306.20x = 430,257,712,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,257,712,297.14/652,306.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,594.70

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