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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,098, 1,452,223.68 and 294,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,098, 1,452,223.68 and 294,237.76 is: 441,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,098 : 1,452,223.68 = 294,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,098/1,452,223.68 = 294,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,098x = 1,452,223.68 × 294,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,098x = 427,299,042,622.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,299,042,622.16/968,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,379.95

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