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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,246.15, 1,467,369.23 and 978,246.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,246.15, 1,467,369.23 and 978,246.15 is: 1,467,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,246.15 : 1,467,369.23 = 978,246.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,246.15/1,467,369.23 = 978,246.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,246.15x = 1,467,369.23 × 978,246.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,246.15x = 1,435,448,294,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,448,294,984.73/978,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,369.23

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