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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,048.20, 1,465,322.70 and 838,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,048.20, 1,465,322.70 and 838,080.20 is: 1,255,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,048.20 : 1,465,322.70 = 838,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,048.20/1,465,322.70 = 838,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,048.20x = 1,465,322.70 × 838,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,048.20x = 1,228,057,941,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,057,941,480.54/978,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,621.08

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