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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,672.64, 1,466,510.16 and 267,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,672.64, 1,466,510.16 and 267,706.82 is: 401,560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,672.64 : 1,466,510.16 = 267,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,672.64/1,466,510.16 = 267,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,672.64x = 1,466,510.16 × 267,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,672.64x = 392,594,771,431.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,594,771,431.29/977,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,560.56

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