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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,204.30, 1,467,306.45 and 604,437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,204.30, 1,467,306.45 and 604,437.90 is: 906,656.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,204.30 : 1,467,306.45 = 604,437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,204.30/1,467,306.45 = 604,437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,204.30x = 1,467,306.45 × 604,437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,204.30x = 886,895,629,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,895,629,294.46/978,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906,656.85

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