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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,471.94, 1,452,715.20 and 337,384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,471.94, 1,452,715.20 and 337,384.74 is: 506,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,471.94 : 1,452,715.20 = 337,384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,471.94/1,452,715.20 = 337,384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,471.94x = 1,452,715.20 × 337,384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,471.94x = 490,123,940,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,123,940,046.05/968,471.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,079.65

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