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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,255.33, 1,348,432.21 and 771,186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,255.33, 1,348,432.21 and 771,186.12 is: 1,063,006.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,255.33 : 1,348,432.21 = 771,186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,255.33/1,348,432.21 = 771,186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,255.33x = 1,348,432.21 × 771,186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,255.33x = 1,039,892,204,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,892,204,112.93/978,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,006.94

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