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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,961.73, 979,331.72 and 297,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,961.73, 979,331.72 and 297,892.29 is: 446,787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,961.73 : 979,331.72 = 297,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,961.73/979,331.72 = 297,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,961.73x = 979,331.72 × 297,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,961.73x = 291,735,367,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,735,367,250.98/652,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,787.85

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