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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,159.73, 1,460,051.93 and 467,757.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,159.73, 1,460,051.93 and 467,757.39 is: 701,786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,159.73 : 1,460,051.93 = 467,757.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,159.73/1,460,051.93 = 467,757.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,159.73x = 1,460,051.93 × 467,757.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,159.73x = 682,950,077,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,950,077,702.48/973,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,786.21

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