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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,365.70, 1,467,548.55 and 820,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,365.70, 1,467,548.55 and 820,901.70 is: 1,231,352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,365.70 : 1,467,548.55 = 820,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,365.70/1,467,548.55 = 820,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,365.70x = 1,467,548.55 × 820,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,365.70x = 1,204,713,099,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,713,099,527.53/978,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,352.55

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