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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,304.20, 1,456,706.70 and 832,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,304.20, 1,456,706.70 and 832,336.20 is: 1,247,006.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,304.20 : 1,456,706.70 = 832,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,304.20/1,456,706.70 = 832,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,304.20x = 1,456,706.70 × 832,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,304.20x = 1,212,469,719,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,469,719,192.54/972,304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247,006.56

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