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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,169.80, 1,467,254.70 and 604,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,169.80, 1,467,254.70 and 604,921.80 is: 907,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,169.80 : 1,467,254.70 = 604,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,169.80/1,467,254.70 = 604,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,169.80x = 1,467,254.70 × 604,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,169.80x = 887,574,354,182.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,574,354,182.46/978,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,382.70

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