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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,345.56, 1,456,703.03 and 322,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,345.56, 1,456,703.03 and 322,747.56 is: 484,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,345.56 : 1,456,703.03 = 322,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,345.56/1,456,703.03 = 322,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,345.56x = 1,456,703.03 × 322,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,345.56x = 470,147,348,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,147,348,577.11/971,345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,016.57

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