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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,462.40, 1,461,693.60 and 960,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,462.40, 1,461,693.60 and 960,465.60 is: 1,440,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,462.40 : 1,461,693.60 = 960,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,462.40/1,461,693.60 = 960,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,462.40x = 1,461,693.60 × 960,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,462.40x = 1,403,906,420,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,906,420,540.16/974,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,698.40

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