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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,762.84, 1,453,353.42 and 294,896.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,762.84, 1,453,353.42 and 294,896.84 is: 442,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,762.84 : 1,453,353.42 = 294,896.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,762.84/1,453,353.42 = 294,896.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,762.84x = 1,453,353.42 × 294,896.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,762.84x = 428,589,330,961.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,589,330,961.19/968,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,408.93

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