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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,056, 1,450,500.44 and 327,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,056, 1,450,500.44 and 327,346.02 is: 490,990.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,056 : 1,450,500.44 = 327,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,056/1,450,500.44 = 327,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,056x = 1,450,500.44 × 327,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,056x = 474,815,544,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,815,544,405.52/967,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,990.74

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