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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,061.40, 1,467,092.10 and 777,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,061.40, 1,467,092.10 and 777,294.80 is: 1,165,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,061.40 : 1,467,092.10 = 777,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,061.40/1,467,092.10 = 777,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,061.40x = 1,467,092.10 × 777,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,061.40x = 1,140,363,060,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,363,060,451.08/978,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165,942.20

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