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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,775.60, 1,461,904.20 and 300,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,775.60, 1,461,904.20 and 300,855.60 is: 451,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,775.60 : 1,461,904.20 = 300,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,775.60/1,461,904.20 = 300,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,775.60x = 1,461,904.20 × 300,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,775.60x = 439,822,065,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,822,065,233.52/974,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,203.40

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