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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,110.64, 1,467,170.82 and 445,258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,110.64, 1,467,170.82 and 445,258.89 is: 667,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,110.64 : 1,467,170.82 = 445,258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,110.64/1,467,170.82 = 445,258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,110.64x = 1,467,170.82 × 445,258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,110.64x = 653,270,850,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,270,850,753.59/978,110.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,890.55

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