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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,898.80, 1,463,212.20 and 575,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,898.80, 1,463,212.20 and 575,039.60 is: 863,069.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,898.80 : 1,463,212.20 = 575,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,898.80/1,463,212.20 = 575,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,898.80x = 1,463,212.20 × 575,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,898.80x = 841,404,958,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,404,958,203.12/974,898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,069.03

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