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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,337.80, 1,372,822.20 and 978,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,337.80, 1,372,822.20 and 978,337.80 is: 1,372,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,337.80 : 1,372,822.20 = 978,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,337.80/1,372,822.20 = 978,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,337.80x = 1,372,822.20 × 978,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,337.80x = 1,343,083,850,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,083,850,939.16/978,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372,822.20

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