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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,602.30, 978,903.45 and 608,315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,602.30, 978,903.45 and 608,315.55 is: 912,473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,602.30 : 978,903.45 = 608,315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,602.30/978,903.45 = 608,315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,602.30x = 978,903.45 × 608,315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,602.30x = 595,482,190,583.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,482,190,583.65/652,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,473.33

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