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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,448.60, 1,467,672.90 and 711,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,448.60, 1,467,672.90 and 711,645.40 is: 1,067,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,448.60 : 1,467,672.90 = 711,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,448.60/1,467,672.90 = 711,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,448.60x = 1,467,672.90 × 711,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,448.60x = 1,044,462,667,989.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,462,667,989.66/978,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067,468.10

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