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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,129.15, 1,467,193.73 and 346,960.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,129.15, 1,467,193.73 and 346,960.95 is: 520,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,129.15 : 1,467,193.73 = 346,960.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,129.15/1,467,193.73 = 346,960.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,129.15x = 1,467,193.73 × 346,960.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,129.15x = 509,058,928,660.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,058,928,660.04/978,129.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,441.43

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