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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,711.20, 1,462,066.80 and 343,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,711.20, 1,462,066.80 and 343,415.20 is: 515,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,711.20 : 1,462,066.80 = 343,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,711.20/1,462,066.80 = 343,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,711.20x = 1,462,066.80 × 343,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,711.20x = 502,095,962,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,095,962,535.36/974,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,122.80

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