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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,893.22, 1,464,258.49 and 377,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,893.22, 1,464,258.49 and 377,274.80 is: 566,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,893.22 : 1,464,258.49 = 377,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,893.22/1,464,258.49 = 377,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,893.22x = 1,464,258.49 × 377,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,893.22x = 552,427,821,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,427,821,641.76/975,893.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,074.05

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