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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,366.80, 1,467,550.20 and 641,568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,366.80, 1,467,550.20 and 641,568.80 is: 962,353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,366.80 : 1,467,550.20 = 641,568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,366.80/1,467,550.20 = 641,568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,366.80x = 1,467,550.20 × 641,568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,366.80x = 941,534,420,753.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,534,420,753.76/978,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,353.20

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