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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,371.70, 1,467,557.55 and 710,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,371.70, 1,467,557.55 and 710,682.90 is: 1,066,024.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,371.70 : 1,467,557.55 = 710,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,371.70/1,467,557.55 = 710,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,371.70x = 1,467,557.55 × 710,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,371.70x = 1,042,968,055,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,968,055,550.90/978,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,024.35

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