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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,454.39, 1,350,250.81 and 570,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,454.39, 1,350,250.81 and 570,793.27 is: 787,685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,454.39 : 1,350,250.81 = 570,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,454.39/1,350,250.81 = 570,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,454.39x = 1,350,250.81 × 570,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,454.39x = 770,714,075,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,714,075,160.05/978,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,685.23

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