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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223,323.20, 1,834,984.80 and 971,380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223,323.20, 1,834,984.80 and 971,380.80 is: 1,457,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223,323.20 : 1,834,984.80 = 971,380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223,323.20/1,834,984.80 = 971,380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223,323.20x = 1,834,984.80 × 971,380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223,323.20x = 1,782,469,003,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,469,003,011.84/1,223,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,071.20

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