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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,409.33, 1,350,268.73 and 564,963.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,409.33, 1,350,268.73 and 564,963.55 is: 779,686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,409.33 : 1,350,268.73 = 564,963.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,409.33/1,350,268.73 = 564,963.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,409.33x = 1,350,268.73 × 564,963.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,409.33x = 762,852,613,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,852,613,191.53/978,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,686.57

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