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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,363.80, 1,467,545.70 and 880,386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,363.80, 1,467,545.70 and 880,386.20 is: 1,320,579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,363.80 : 1,467,545.70 = 880,386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,363.80/1,467,545.70 = 880,386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,363.80x = 1,467,545.70 × 880,386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,363.80x = 1,292,006,982,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,006,982,149.34/978,363.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320,579.30

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