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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,077.70, 1,467,116.55 and 660,816.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,077.70, 1,467,116.55 and 660,816.90 is: 991,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,077.70 : 1,467,116.55 = 660,816.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,077.70/1,467,116.55 = 660,816.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,077.70x = 1,467,116.55 × 660,816.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,077.70x = 969,495,410,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,495,410,509.70/978,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,225.35

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