Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,769.98, 1,467,873.09 and 268,821.18
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 978,769.98, 1,467,873.09 and 268,821.18 is: 403,154.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
978,769.98 : 1,467,873.09 = 268,821.18 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
978,769.98/1,467,873.09 = 268,821.18/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
978,769.98x = 1,467,873.09 × 268,821.18 - Step 4: Simplify right side
978,769.98x = 394,595,376,144.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,595,376,144.05/978,769.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,154.35
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