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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,184.70, 1,371,946.90 and 978,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,184.70, 1,371,946.90 and 978,184.70 is: 1,371,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,184.70 : 1,371,946.90 = 978,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,184.70/1,371,946.90 = 978,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,184.70x = 1,371,946.90 × 978,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,184.70x = 1,342,017,466,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,017,466,792.43/978,184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,946.90

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