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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,153.70, 1,467,230.55 and 446,712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,153.70, 1,467,230.55 and 446,712.70 is: 670,069.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,153.70 : 1,467,230.55 = 446,712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,153.70/1,467,230.55 = 446,712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,153.70x = 1,467,230.55 × 446,712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,153.70x = 655,430,520,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,430,520,512.99/978,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,069.05

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