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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,841.26, 1,454,761.80 and 370,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,841.26, 1,454,761.80 and 370,863 is: 556,294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,841.26 : 1,454,761.80 = 370,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,841.26/1,454,761.80 = 370,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,841.26x = 1,454,761.80 × 370,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,841.26x = 539,517,325,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,517,325,433.40/969,841.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,294.47

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