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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,134.70, 1,464,249.60 and 978,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,134.70, 1,464,249.60 and 978,134.70 is: 1,464,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,134.70 : 1,464,249.60 = 978,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,134.70/1,464,249.60 = 978,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,134.70x = 1,464,249.60 × 978,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,134.70x = 1,432,233,343,221.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,233,343,221.12/978,134.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,249.60

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