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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,653.55, 954,480 and 385,730.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,653.55, 954,480 and 385,730.26 is: 532,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,653.55 : 954,480 = 385,730.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,653.55/954,480 = 385,730.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,653.55x = 954,480 × 385,730.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,653.55x = 368,171,818,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,171,818,564.80/691,653.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,306.70

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