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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,060.96, 1,461,307.06 and 334,350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,060.96, 1,461,307.06 and 334,350.37 is: 501,599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,060.96 : 1,461,307.06 = 334,350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,060.96/1,461,307.06 = 334,350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,060.96x = 1,461,307.06 × 334,350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,060.96x = 488,588,550,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,588,550,219.33/974,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,599.56

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