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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,105.60, 1,467,231.30 and 346,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,105.60, 1,467,231.30 and 346,937.40 is: 520,431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,105.60 : 1,467,231.30 = 346,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,105.60/1,467,231.30 = 346,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,105.60x = 1,467,231.30 × 346,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,105.60x = 509,037,412,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,037,412,420.62/978,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,431.96

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