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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,765.68, 1,453,342.92 and 337,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,765.68, 1,453,342.92 and 337,510 is: 506,332.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,765.68 : 1,453,342.92 = 337,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,765.68/1,453,342.92 = 337,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,765.68x = 1,453,342.92 × 337,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,765.68x = 490,517,768,929.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,517,768,929.20/968,765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,332.73

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