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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,267.60, 1,461,401.40 and 620,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,267.60, 1,461,401.40 and 620,848.40 is: 931,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,267.60 : 1,461,401.40 = 620,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,267.60/1,461,401.40 = 620,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,267.60x = 1,461,401.40 × 620,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,267.60x = 907,308,720,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,308,720,947.76/974,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,272.60

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