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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,654.80, 1,463,507.88 and 265,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,654.80, 1,463,507.88 and 265,697.36 is: 398,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,654.80 : 1,463,507.88 = 265,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,654.80/1,463,507.88 = 265,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,654.80x = 1,463,507.88 × 265,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,654.80x = 388,850,180,055.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,850,180,055.20/975,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,553.03

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