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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,907.80, 1,465,361.70 and 577,342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,907.80, 1,465,361.70 and 577,342.90 is: 866,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,907.80 : 1,465,361.70 = 577,342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,907.80/1,465,361.70 = 577,342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,907.80x = 1,465,361.70 × 577,342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,907.80x = 846,016,173,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,016,173,426.93/976,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,014.35

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