Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,109.20, 1,367,694 and 978,109.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978,109.20, 1,367,694 and 978,109.20 is: 1,367,694
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978,109.20 : 1,367,694 = 978,109.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978,109.20/1,367,694 = 978,109.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978,109.20x = 1,367,694 × 978,109.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978,109.20x = 1,337,754,084,184.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,337,754,084,184.80/978,109.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,694
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