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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,364, 1,456,050.96 and 672,430.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,364, 1,456,050.96 and 672,430.72 is: 1,006,920.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,364 : 1,456,050.96 = 672,430.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,364/1,456,050.96 = 672,430.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,364x = 1,456,050.96 × 672,430.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,364x = 979,093,395,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,093,395,389.49/972,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006,920.65

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