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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,807.80, 1,467,367.80 and 578,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,807.80, 1,467,367.80 and 578,024.20 is: 867,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,807.80 : 1,467,367.80 = 578,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,807.80/1,467,367.80 = 578,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,807.80x = 1,467,367.80 × 578,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,807.80x = 848,174,098,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,174,098,700.76/977,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,424.15

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