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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,404.10, 1,467,606.15 and 901,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,404.10, 1,467,606.15 and 901,421.70 is: 1,352,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,404.10 : 1,467,606.15 = 901,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,404.10/1,467,606.15 = 901,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,404.10x = 1,467,606.15 × 901,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,404.10x = 1,322,932,030,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,932,030,663.45/978,404.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,132.55

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