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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,200.90, 1,467,301.35 and 659,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,200.90, 1,467,301.35 and 659,336.30 is: 989,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,200.90 : 1,467,301.35 = 659,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,200.90/1,467,301.35 = 659,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,200.90x = 1,467,301.35 × 659,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,200.90x = 967,445,043,094.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,445,043,094.01/978,200.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,004.45

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