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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,189.52, 1,465,804.52 and 267,213.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,189.52, 1,465,804.52 and 267,213.18 is: 400,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,189.52 : 1,465,804.52 = 267,213.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,189.52/1,465,804.52 = 267,213.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,189.52x = 1,465,804.52 × 267,213.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,189.52x = 391,682,287,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,682,287,047.57/977,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,825.30

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