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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,009.80, 1,461,014.70 and 796,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,009.80, 1,461,014.70 and 796,862.80 is: 1,195,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,009.80 : 1,461,014.70 = 796,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,009.80/1,461,014.70 = 796,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,009.80x = 1,461,014.70 × 796,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,009.80x = 1,164,228,264,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,228,264,683.16/974,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195,294.20

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