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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,791.62, 1,451,593.57 and 293,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,791.62, 1,451,593.57 and 293,878.76 is: 440,789.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,791.62 : 1,451,593.57 = 293,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,791.62/1,451,593.57 = 293,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,791.62x = 1,451,593.57 × 293,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,791.62x = 426,592,518,375.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,592,518,375.57/967,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,789.64

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