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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,964, 1,453,497.84 and 304,167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,964, 1,453,497.84 and 304,167.84 is: 456,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,964 : 1,453,497.84 = 304,167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,964/1,453,497.84 = 304,167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,964x = 1,453,497.84 × 304,167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,964x = 442,107,298,437.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,107,298,437.47/968,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,268.03

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