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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,573.14, 1,462,108.86 and 375,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,573.14, 1,462,108.86 and 375,373.48 is: 563,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,573.14 : 1,462,108.86 = 375,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,573.14/1,462,108.86 = 375,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,573.14x = 1,462,108.86 × 375,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,573.14x = 548,836,890,917.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,836,890,917.03/974,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,156.18

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