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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,007.80, 1,461,011.70 and 796,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,007.80, 1,461,011.70 and 796,860.80 is: 1,195,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,007.80 : 1,461,011.70 = 796,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,007.80/1,461,011.70 = 796,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,007.80x = 1,461,011.70 × 796,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,007.80x = 1,164,222,952,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,222,952,071.36/974,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,291.20

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