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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,677.52, 1,461,797.57 and 468,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,677.52, 1,461,797.57 and 468,980.24 is: 703,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,677.52 : 1,461,797.57 = 468,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,677.52/1,461,797.57 = 468,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,677.52x = 1,461,797.57 × 468,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,677.52x = 685,554,172,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,554,172,865.12/974,677.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,365.13

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