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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,936.08, 1,350,935.52 and 571,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,936.08, 1,350,935.52 and 571,319.48 is: 788,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,936.08 : 1,350,935.52 = 571,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,936.08/1,350,935.52 = 571,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,936.08x = 1,350,935.52 × 571,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,936.08x = 771,815,778,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,815,778,799.93/978,936.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,423.06

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