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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,521.10, 1,457,604.06 and 297,609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,521.10, 1,457,604.06 and 297,609.01 is: 446,512.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,521.10 : 1,457,604.06 = 297,609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,521.10/1,457,604.06 = 297,609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,521.10x = 1,457,604.06 × 297,609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,521.10x = 433,796,102,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,796,102,282.10/971,521.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,512.28

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