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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,362.70, 978,544.05 and 652,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,362.70, 978,544.05 and 652,362.70 is: 978,544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,362.70 : 978,544.05 = 652,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,362.70/978,544.05 = 652,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,362.70x = 978,544.05 × 652,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,362.70x = 638,365,638,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,365,638,526.94/652,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978,544.05

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