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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,170.20, 1,371,926.60 and 978,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,170.20, 1,371,926.60 and 978,170.20 is: 1,371,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,170.20 : 1,371,926.60 = 978,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,170.20/1,371,926.60 = 978,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,170.20x = 1,371,926.60 × 978,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,170.20x = 1,341,977,716,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,977,716,707.32/978,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,926.60

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