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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,671.96, 1,453,062.54 and 294,775.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,671.96, 1,453,062.54 and 294,775.18 is: 442,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,671.96 : 1,453,062.54 = 294,775.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,671.96/1,453,062.54 = 294,775.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,671.96x = 1,453,062.54 × 294,775.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,671.96x = 428,326,771,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,326,771,779.76/968,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,179.39

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