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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,767.55, 1,466,984.93 and 410,147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,767.55, 1,466,984.93 and 410,147.55 is: 614,732.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,767.55 : 1,466,984.93 = 410,147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,767.55/1,466,984.93 = 410,147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,767.55x = 1,466,984.93 × 410,147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,767.55x = 601,680,272,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,680,272,875.68/978,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,732.55

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