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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,275.12, 1,455,675.24 and 549,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,275.12, 1,455,675.24 and 549,846.24 is: 824,918.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,275.12 : 1,455,675.24 = 549,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,275.12/1,455,675.24 = 549,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,275.12x = 1,455,675.24 × 549,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,275.12x = 800,397,557,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,397,557,375.10/970,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,918.15

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