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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,464.54, 1,350,290.85 and 548,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,464.54, 1,350,290.85 and 548,735.44 is: 757,260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,464.54 : 1,350,290.85 = 548,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,464.54/1,350,290.85 = 548,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,464.54x = 1,350,290.85 × 548,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,464.54x = 740,952,440,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,952,440,959.05/978,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,260.39

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