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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,051.40, 1,467,077.10 and 777,284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,051.40, 1,467,077.10 and 777,284.80 is: 1,165,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,051.40 : 1,467,077.10 = 777,284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,051.40/1,467,077.10 = 777,284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,051.40x = 1,467,077.10 × 777,284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,051.40x = 1,140,336,730,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,336,730,258.08/978,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,927.20

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