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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,772.40, 1,462,158.60 and 974,772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,772.40, 1,462,158.60 and 974,772.40 is: 1,462,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,772.40 : 1,462,158.60 = 974,772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,772.40/1,462,158.60 = 974,772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,772.40x = 1,462,158.60 × 974,772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,772.40x = 1,425,271,847,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,271,847,702.64/974,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,158.60

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