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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,328.60, 1,461,492.90 and 620,909.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,328.60, 1,461,492.90 and 620,909.40 is: 931,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,328.60 : 1,461,492.90 = 620,909.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,328.60/1,461,492.90 = 620,909.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,328.60x = 1,461,492.90 × 620,909.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,328.60x = 907,454,679,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,454,679,643.26/974,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,364.10

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