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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,267.44, 1,464,543.72 and 302,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,267.44, 1,464,543.72 and 302,409 is: 453,657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,267.44 : 1,464,543.72 = 302,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,267.44/1,464,543.72 = 302,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,267.44x = 1,464,543.72 × 302,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,267.44x = 442,891,201,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,891,201,821.48/976,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,657.66

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