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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,737.10, 1,463,860.80 and 376,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,737.10, 1,463,860.80 and 376,717.80 is: 565,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,737.10 : 1,463,860.80 = 376,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,737.10/1,463,860.80 = 376,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,737.10x = 1,463,860.80 × 376,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,737.10x = 551,462,420,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,462,420,082.24/975,737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,175.21

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