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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,246.80, 1,467,370.20 and 604,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,246.80, 1,467,370.20 and 604,998.80 is: 907,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,246.80 : 1,467,370.20 = 604,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,246.80/1,467,370.20 = 604,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,246.80x = 1,467,370.20 × 604,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,246.80x = 887,757,210,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,757,210,155.76/978,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907,498.20

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