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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,217.80, 1,467,326.70 and 446,776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,217.80, 1,467,326.70 and 446,776.80 is: 670,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,217.80 : 1,467,326.70 = 446,776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,217.80/1,467,326.70 = 446,776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,217.80x = 1,467,326.70 × 446,776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,217.80x = 655,567,527,580.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,567,527,580.56/978,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,165.20

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