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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,442.60, 1,467,663.92 and 742,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,442.60, 1,467,663.92 and 742,246.60 is: 1,113,369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,442.60 : 1,467,663.92 = 742,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,442.60/1,467,663.92 = 742,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,442.60x = 1,467,663.92 × 742,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,442.60x = 1,089,368,554,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,368,554,562.67/978,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,369.92

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