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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,805.95, 1,461,646.10 and 300,706.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,805.95, 1,461,646.10 and 300,706.25 is: 450,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,805.95 : 1,461,646.10 = 300,706.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,805.95/1,461,646.10 = 300,706.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,805.95x = 1,461,646.10 × 300,706.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,805.95x = 439,526,108,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,526,108,746.36/974,805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,885.75

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