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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,376.90, 1,457,065.35 and 551,472.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,376.90, 1,457,065.35 and 551,472.90 is: 827,209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,376.90 : 1,457,065.35 = 551,472.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,376.90/1,457,065.35 = 551,472.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,376.90x = 1,457,065.35 × 551,472.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,376.90x = 803,532,054,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,532,054,054.02/971,376.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,209.35

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