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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,230.70, 1,467,346.05 and 820,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,230.70, 1,467,346.05 and 820,766.70 is: 1,231,150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,230.70 : 1,467,346.05 = 820,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,230.70/1,467,346.05 = 820,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,230.70x = 1,467,346.05 × 820,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,230.70x = 1,204,348,775,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,348,775,216.53/978,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,150.05

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