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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,315.18, 1,465,992.22 and 642,491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,315.18, 1,465,992.22 and 642,491.42 is: 963,749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,315.18 : 1,465,992.22 = 642,491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,315.18/1,465,992.22 = 642,491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,315.18x = 1,465,992.22 × 642,491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,315.18x = 941,887,423,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,887,423,136.75/977,315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,749.92

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