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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974,907.80, 1,463,225.70 and 575,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974,907.80, 1,463,225.70 and 575,048.60 is: 863,082.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,907.80 : 1,463,225.70 = 575,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,907.80/1,463,225.70 = 575,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,907.80x = 1,463,225.70 × 575,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,907.80x = 841,425,890,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,425,890,269.02/974,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863,082.53

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