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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,071.70, 1,467,107.55 and 679,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,071.70, 1,467,107.55 and 679,473.30 is: 1,019,209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,071.70 : 1,467,107.55 = 679,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,071.70/1,467,107.55 = 679,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,071.70x = 1,467,107.55 × 679,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,071.70x = 996,860,408,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,860,408,453.42/978,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,209.95

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