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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,009.60, 1,465,773.60 and 345,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,009.60, 1,465,773.60 and 345,857.60 is: 518,878.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,009.60 : 1,465,773.60 = 345,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,009.60/1,465,773.60 = 345,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,009.60x = 1,465,773.60 × 345,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,009.60x = 506,948,939,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,948,939,439.36/977,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,878.16

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