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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,960.92, 1,452,236.76 and 494,978.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,960.92, 1,452,236.76 and 494,978.52 is: 742,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,960.92 : 1,452,236.76 = 494,978.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,960.92/1,452,236.76 = 494,978.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,960.92x = 1,452,236.76 × 494,978.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,960.92x = 718,826,002,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,826,002,154.40/967,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,618.83

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