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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,745.84, 1,453,327.92 and 294,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,745.84, 1,453,327.92 and 294,879.84 is: 442,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,745.84 : 1,453,327.92 = 294,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,745.84/1,453,327.92 = 294,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,745.84x = 1,453,327.92 × 294,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,745.84x = 428,557,104,517.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,557,104,517.13/968,745.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,383.43

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