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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,383.40, 1,467,575.10 and 418,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,383.40, 1,467,575.10 and 418,511.40 is: 627,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,383.40 : 1,467,575.10 = 418,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,383.40/1,467,575.10 = 418,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,383.40x = 1,467,575.10 × 418,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,383.40x = 614,196,909,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,196,909,706.14/978,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,767.10

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