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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,121.20, 1,467,181.80 and 347,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,121.20, 1,467,181.80 and 347,098.80 is: 520,648.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,121.20 : 1,467,181.80 = 347,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,121.20/1,467,181.80 = 347,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,121.20x = 1,467,181.80 × 347,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,121.20x = 509,257,042,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,257,042,161.84/978,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,648.20

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