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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,608.92, 1,459,553.46 and 341,505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,608.92, 1,459,553.46 and 341,505.88 is: 512,483.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,608.92 : 1,459,553.46 = 341,505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,608.92/1,459,553.46 = 341,505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,608.92x = 1,459,553.46 × 341,505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,608.92x = 498,446,088,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,446,088,764.35/972,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,483.57

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