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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,257.64, 1,461,889.08 and 335,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,257.64, 1,461,889.08 and 335,369.52 is: 502,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,257.64 : 1,461,889.08 = 335,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,257.64/1,461,889.08 = 335,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,257.64x = 1,461,889.08 × 335,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,257.64x = 490,273,039,052.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,273,039,052.84/975,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,711.30

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