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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,396.60, 1,467,594.90 and 901,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,396.60, 1,467,594.90 and 901,414.20 is: 1,352,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,396.60 : 1,467,594.90 = 901,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,396.60/1,467,594.90 = 901,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,396.60x = 1,467,594.90 × 901,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,396.60x = 1,322,910,882,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,910,882,707.58/978,396.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,121.30

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