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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,384.40, 1,467,576.60 and 659,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,384.40, 1,467,576.60 and 659,519.80 is: 989,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,384.40 : 1,467,576.60 = 659,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,384.40/1,467,576.60 = 659,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,384.40x = 1,467,576.60 × 659,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,384.40x = 967,895,825,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,895,825,716.68/978,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,279.70

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