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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,084, 1,349,759.61 and 570,467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,084, 1,349,759.61 and 570,467.34 is: 787,247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,084 : 1,349,759.61 = 570,467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,084/1,349,759.61 = 570,467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,084x = 1,349,759.61 × 570,467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,084x = 769,993,774,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,993,774,356.14/978,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,247.08

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