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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,310.76, 1,450,963.98 and 257,338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,310.76, 1,450,963.98 and 257,338.92 is: 386,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,310.76 : 1,450,963.98 = 257,338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,310.76/1,450,963.98 = 257,338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,310.76x = 1,450,963.98 × 257,338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,310.76x = 373,389,503,572.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,389,503,572.10/967,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,007.81

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