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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,409.94, 1,349,990.10 and 946,154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,409.94, 1,349,990.10 and 946,154.43 is: 1,305,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,409.94 : 1,349,990.10 = 946,154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,409.94/1,349,990.10 = 946,154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,409.94x = 1,349,990.10 × 946,154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,409.94x = 1,277,299,113,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,299,113,571.14/978,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305,484.61

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