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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,296.40, 1,467,444.60 and 801,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,296.40, 1,467,444.60 and 801,003.60 is: 1,201,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,296.40 : 1,467,444.60 = 801,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,296.40/1,467,444.60 = 801,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,296.40x = 1,467,444.60 × 801,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,296.40x = 1,175,428,407,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,428,407,400.56/978,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,505.40

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