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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,797.64, 1,350,802.80 and 549,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,797.64, 1,350,802.80 and 549,105.60 is: 757,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,797.64 : 1,350,802.80 = 549,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,797.64/1,350,802.80 = 549,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,797.64x = 1,350,802.80 × 549,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,797.64x = 741,733,381,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,733,381,975.68/978,797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,800.54

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