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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,108.76, 1,462,819 and 301,031.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,108.76, 1,462,819 and 301,031.62 is: 451,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,108.76 : 1,462,819 = 301,031.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,108.76/1,462,819 = 301,031.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,108.76x = 1,462,819 × 301,031.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,108.76x = 440,354,773,336.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,354,773,336.78/975,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,595.55

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