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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,099.47, 1,462,687.47 and 301,120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,099.47, 1,462,687.47 and 301,120.74 is: 451,692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,099.47 : 1,462,687.47 = 301,120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,099.47/1,462,687.47 = 301,120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,099.47x = 1,462,687.47 × 301,120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,099.47x = 440,445,533,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,445,533,355.13/975,099.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,692.93

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