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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,976, 1,453,476.96 and 304,128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,976, 1,453,476.96 and 304,128 is: 456,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,976 : 1,453,476.96 = 304,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,976/1,453,476.96 = 304,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,976x = 1,453,476.96 × 304,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,976x = 442,043,040,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,043,040,890.88/968,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,196.07

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