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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,335.40, 1,467,503.10 and 847,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,335.40, 1,467,503.10 and 847,115.40 is: 1,270,673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,335.40 : 1,467,503.10 = 847,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,335.40/1,467,503.10 = 847,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,335.40x = 1,467,503.10 × 847,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,335.40x = 1,243,144,475,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,144,475,557.74/978,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,673.10

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