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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,042.10, 1,467,063.15 and 417,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,042.10, 1,467,063.15 and 417,133.30 is: 625,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,042.10 : 1,467,063.15 = 417,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,042.10/1,467,063.15 = 417,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,042.10x = 1,467,063.15 × 417,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,042.10x = 611,960,893,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,960,893,067.90/978,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,699.95

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