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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,282, 1,449,680.04 and 335,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,282, 1,449,680.04 and 335,194.80 is: 502,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,282 : 1,449,680.04 = 335,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,282/1,449,680.04 = 335,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,282x = 1,449,680.04 × 335,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,282x = 485,925,211,071.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,925,211,071.79/966,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,881.36

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