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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,993.82, 1,466,506.89 and 346,813.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,993.82, 1,466,506.89 and 346,813.02 is: 520,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,993.82 : 1,466,506.89 = 346,813.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,993.82/1,466,506.89 = 346,813.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,993.82x = 1,466,506.89 × 346,813.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,993.82x = 508,603,683,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,603,683,371.71/977,993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,047.95

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