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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,206.80, 1,467,310.20 and 604,958.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,206.80, 1,467,310.20 and 604,958.80 is: 907,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,206.80 : 1,467,310.20 = 604,958.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,206.80/1,467,310.20 = 604,958.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,206.80x = 1,467,310.20 × 604,958.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,206.80x = 887,662,217,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,662,217,819.76/978,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,438.20

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