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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,699.19, 1,453,165.43 and 320,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,699.19, 1,453,165.43 and 320,297.43 is: 480,484.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,699.19 : 1,453,165.43 = 320,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,699.19/1,453,165.43 = 320,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,699.19x = 1,453,165.43 × 320,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,699.19x = 465,445,150,992.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,445,150,992.36/968,699.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,484.71

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