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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,833.32, 1,459,254.30 and 298,909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,833.32, 1,459,254.30 and 298,909 is: 448,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,833.32 : 1,459,254.30 = 298,909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,833.32/1,459,254.30 = 298,909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,833.32x = 1,459,254.30 × 298,909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,833.32x = 436,184,243,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,184,243,558.70/972,833.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,364.83

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