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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,625.20, 978,419.40 and 357,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,625.20, 978,419.40 and 357,137.20 is: 535,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,625.20 : 978,419.40 = 357,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,625.20/978,419.40 = 357,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,625.20x = 978,419.40 × 357,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,625.20x = 349,429,964,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,429,964,941.68/652,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,422.12

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