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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,752.84, 1,451,924.52 and 494,770.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,752.84, 1,451,924.52 and 494,770.35 is: 742,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,752.84 : 1,451,924.52 = 494,770.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,752.84/1,451,924.52 = 494,770.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,752.84x = 1,451,924.52 × 494,770.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,752.84x = 718,369,202,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,369,202,933.98/967,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,306.48

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