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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,969.20, 1,463,953.80 and 503,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,969.20, 1,463,953.80 and 503,577.20 is: 755,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,969.20 : 1,463,953.80 = 503,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,969.20/1,463,953.80 = 503,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,969.20x = 1,463,953.80 × 503,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,969.20x = 737,213,755,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,213,755,533.36/975,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,365.80

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