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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,333.80, 1,461,500.70 and 264,360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,333.80, 1,461,500.70 and 264,360.70 is: 396,541.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,333.80 : 1,461,500.70 = 264,360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,333.80/1,461,500.70 = 264,360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,333.80x = 1,461,500.70 × 264,360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,333.80x = 386,363,348,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,363,348,102.49/974,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,541.05

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