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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,368.80, 1,467,553.20 and 641,570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,368.80, 1,467,553.20 and 641,570.80 is: 962,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,368.80 : 1,467,553.20 = 641,570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,368.80/1,467,553.20 = 641,570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,368.80x = 1,467,553.20 × 641,570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,368.80x = 941,539,280,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,539,280,566.56/978,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,356.20

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