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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,409.58, 1,350,269.08 and 564,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,409.58, 1,350,269.08 and 564,963.80 is: 779,686.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,409.58 : 1,350,269.08 = 564,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,409.58/1,350,269.08 = 564,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,409.58x = 1,350,269.08 × 564,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,409.58x = 762,853,140,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,853,140,883.14/978,409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,686.91

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