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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,805.82, 1,461,645.90 and 300,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,805.82, 1,461,645.90 and 300,706.12 is: 450,885.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,805.82 : 1,461,645.90 = 300,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,805.82/1,461,645.90 = 300,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,805.82x = 1,461,645.90 × 300,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,805.82x = 439,525,867,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,525,867,402.91/974,805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,885.56

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