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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,703.92, 1,452,268.56 and 338,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,703.92, 1,452,268.56 and 338,060.60 is: 506,816.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,703.92 : 1,452,268.56 = 338,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,703.92/1,452,268.56 = 338,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,703.92x = 1,452,268.56 × 338,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,703.92x = 490,954,780,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,954,780,754.74/968,703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,816.14

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