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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,272.80, 1,449,409.20 and 335,250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,272.80, 1,449,409.20 and 335,250.40 is: 502,875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,272.80 : 1,449,409.20 = 335,250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,272.80/1,449,409.20 = 335,250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,272.80x = 1,449,409.20 × 335,250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,272.80x = 485,915,014,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,915,014,063.68/966,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,875.60

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