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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,060, 1,450,506.43 and 327,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,060, 1,450,506.43 and 327,350.02 is: 490,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,060 : 1,450,506.43 = 327,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,060/1,450,506.43 = 327,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,060x = 1,450,506.43 × 327,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,060x = 474,823,308,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,823,308,870.63/967,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,996.74

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