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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,151.32, 1,349,526.15 and 590,822.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,151.32, 1,349,526.15 and 590,822.01 is: 815,139.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,151.32 : 1,349,526.15 = 590,822.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,151.32/1,349,526.15 = 590,822.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,151.32x = 1,349,526.15 × 590,822.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,151.32x = 797,329,752,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,329,752,490.56/978,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,139.47

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