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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,005.19, 1,349,646.21 and 548,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,005.19, 1,349,646.21 and 548,285.43 is: 756,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,005.19 : 1,349,646.21 = 548,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,005.19/1,349,646.21 = 548,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,005.19x = 1,349,646.21 × 548,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,005.19x = 739,991,352,597.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,991,352,597.72/978,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,633.36

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