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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,442.60, 1,467,663.90 and 901,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,442.60, 1,467,663.90 and 901,460.20 is: 1,352,190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,442.60 : 1,467,663.90 = 901,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,442.60/1,467,663.90 = 901,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,442.60x = 1,467,663.90 × 901,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,442.60x = 1,323,040,592,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,040,592,826.78/978,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352,190.30

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