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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,003.19, 1,349,643.45 and 548,283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,003.19, 1,349,643.45 and 548,283.43 is: 756,630.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,003.19 : 1,349,643.45 = 548,283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,003.19/1,349,643.45 = 548,283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,003.19x = 1,349,643.45 × 548,283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,003.19x = 739,987,140,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,987,140,043.03/978,003.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,630.60

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