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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,763.40, 1,462,145.10 and 974,763.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,763.40, 1,462,145.10 and 974,763.40 is: 1,462,145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,763.40 : 1,462,145.10 = 974,763.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,763.40/1,462,145.10 = 974,763.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,763.40x = 1,462,145.10 × 974,763.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,763.40x = 1,425,245,528,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,245,528,969.34/974,763.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,145.10

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