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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,727.76, 1,465,147 and 302,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,727.76, 1,465,147 and 302,904.82 is: 454,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,727.76 : 1,465,147 = 302,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,727.76/1,465,147 = 302,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,727.76x = 1,465,147 × 302,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,727.76x = 443,800,088,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,800,088,308.54/976,727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,374.40

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