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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,817.20, 1,463,725.80 and 344,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,817.20, 1,463,725.80 and 344,794.80 is: 517,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,817.20 : 1,463,725.80 = 344,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,817.20/1,463,725.80 = 344,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,817.20x = 1,463,725.80 × 344,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,817.20x = 504,685,044,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,685,044,465.84/975,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,192.20

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