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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,393.70, 1,467,590.55 and 820,929.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,393.70, 1,467,590.55 and 820,929.70 is: 1,231,394.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,393.70 : 1,467,590.55 = 820,929.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,393.70/1,467,590.55 = 820,929.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,393.70x = 1,467,590.55 × 820,929.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,393.70x = 1,204,788,669,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,788,669,934.34/978,393.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,394.55

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