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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,090.80, 1,465,167.90 and 659,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,090.80, 1,465,167.90 and 659,226.20 is: 987,512.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,090.80 : 1,465,167.90 = 659,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,090.80/1,465,167.90 = 659,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,090.80x = 1,465,167.90 × 659,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,090.80x = 965,877,067,078.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,877,067,078.98/978,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,512.68

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