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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,230.20, 1,372,010.60 and 978,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,230.20, 1,372,010.60 and 978,230.20 is: 1,372,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,230.20 : 1,372,010.60 = 978,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,230.20/1,372,010.60 = 978,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,230.20x = 1,372,010.60 × 978,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,230.20x = 1,342,142,203,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,142,203,640.12/978,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,010.60

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