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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,217.70, 1,448,808.15 and 404,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,217.70, 1,448,808.15 and 404,617.70 is: 606,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,217.70 : 1,448,808.15 = 404,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,217.70/1,448,808.15 = 404,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,217.70x = 1,448,808.15 × 404,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,217.70x = 586,213,421,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,213,421,394.26/966,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,709.46

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