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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,338.80, 1,460,008.12 and 308,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,338.80, 1,460,008.12 and 308,490.80 is: 462,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,338.80 : 1,460,008.12 = 308,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,338.80/1,460,008.12 = 308,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,338.80x = 1,460,008.12 × 308,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,338.80x = 450,399,072,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,399,072,945.30/973,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,736.17

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