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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,216.80, 1,462,714.80 and 697,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,216.80, 1,462,714.80 and 697,280.80 is: 1,043,701.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,216.80 : 1,462,714.80 = 697,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,216.80/1,462,714.80 = 697,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,216.80x = 1,462,714.80 × 697,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,216.80x = 1,019,922,945,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,922,945,915.84/977,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043,701.81

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