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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,573.06, 1,449,304.02 and 398,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,573.06, 1,449,304.02 and 398,346.45 is: 597,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,573.06 : 1,449,304.02 = 398,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,573.06/1,449,304.02 = 398,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,573.06x = 1,449,304.02 × 398,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,573.06x = 577,325,111,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,325,111,337.73/966,573.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,290.71

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