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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,152.70, 1,467,666.45 and 347,519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,152.70, 1,467,666.45 and 347,519.10 is: 521,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,152.70 : 1,467,666.45 = 347,519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,152.70/1,467,666.45 = 347,519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,152.70x = 1,467,666.45 × 347,519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,152.70x = 510,042,123,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,042,123,804.20/978,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,434.05

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