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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,095.20, 1,467,142.80 and 679,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,095.20, 1,467,142.80 and 679,496.80 is: 1,019,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,095.20 : 1,467,142.80 = 679,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,095.20/1,467,142.80 = 679,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,095.20x = 1,467,142.80 × 679,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,095.20x = 996,918,837,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,918,837,743.04/978,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,245.20

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