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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,068.20, 1,467,102.30 and 942,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,068.20, 1,467,102.30 and 942,638.80 is: 1,413,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,068.20 : 1,467,102.30 = 942,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,068.20/1,467,102.30 = 942,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,068.20x = 1,467,102.30 × 942,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,068.20x = 1,382,947,551,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,947,551,549.24/978,068.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413,958.20

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