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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,373.10, 978,559.65 and 413,224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,373.10, 978,559.65 and 413,224.65 is: 619,836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,373.10 : 978,559.65 = 413,224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,373.10/978,559.65 = 413,224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,373.10x = 978,559.65 × 413,224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,373.10x = 404,364,968,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,364,968,875.37/652,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,836.98

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