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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970,513.80, 1,455,770.70 and 492,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970,513.80, 1,455,770.70 and 492,216.90 is: 738,325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970,513.80 : 1,455,770.70 = 492,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970,513.80/1,455,770.70 = 492,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970,513.80x = 1,455,770.70 × 492,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970,513.80x = 716,554,941,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,554,941,064.83/970,513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,325.35

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