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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,037.40, 1,465,728.90 and 346,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,037.40, 1,465,728.90 and 346,317.40 is: 519,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,037.40 : 1,465,728.90 = 346,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,037.40/1,465,728.90 = 346,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,037.40x = 1,465,728.90 × 346,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,037.40x = 507,607,421,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,607,421,752.86/977,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,537.35

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