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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,336, 1,454,136.48 and 338,155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,336, 1,454,136.48 and 338,155.20 is: 507,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,336 : 1,454,136.48 = 338,155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,336/1,454,136.48 = 338,155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,336x = 1,454,136.48 × 338,155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,336x = 491,723,812,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,723,812,221.70/969,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,279.02

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