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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,646.20, 1,450,487.70 and 405,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,646.20, 1,450,487.70 and 405,737.40 is: 608,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,646.20 : 1,450,487.70 = 405,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,646.20/1,450,487.70 = 405,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,646.20x = 1,450,487.70 × 405,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,646.20x = 588,517,108,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,517,108,129.98/966,646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,823.69

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