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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,307.80, 1,467,461.70 and 645,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,307.80, 1,467,461.70 and 645,883.80 is: 968,825.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,307.80 : 1,467,461.70 = 645,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,307.80/1,467,461.70 = 645,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,307.80x = 1,467,461.70 × 645,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,307.80x = 947,809,739,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,809,739,150.46/978,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,825.70

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