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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,522.68, 1,469,736 and 447,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,522.68, 1,469,736 and 447,206.88 is: 671,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,522.68 : 1,469,736 = 447,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,522.68/1,469,736 = 447,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,522.68x = 1,469,736 × 447,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,522.68x = 657,276,050,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,276,050,983.68/979,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,016.67

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