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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,307.70, 978,461.55 and 439,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,307.70, 978,461.55 and 439,731.30 is: 659,596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,307.70 : 978,461.55 = 439,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,307.70/978,461.55 = 439,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,307.70x = 978,461.55 × 439,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,307.70x = 430,260,169,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,260,169,381.52/652,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,596.95

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