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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,205.65, 1,467,308.48 and 978,205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,205.65, 1,467,308.48 and 978,205.65 is: 1,467,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,205.65 : 1,467,308.48 = 978,205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,205.65/1,467,308.48 = 978,205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,205.65x = 1,467,308.48 × 978,205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,205.65x = 1,435,329,440,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,329,440,537.88/978,205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,308.48

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