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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,434.80, 1,452,457.80 and 462,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,434.80, 1,452,457.80 and 462,994.80 is: 694,399.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,434.80 : 1,452,457.80 = 462,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,434.80/1,452,457.80 = 462,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,434.80x = 1,452,457.80 × 462,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,434.80x = 672,480,408,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,480,408,619.44/968,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,399.26

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