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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916,729.70, 1,377,168.15 and 636,793.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916,729.70, 1,377,168.15 and 636,793.70 is: 956,630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,729.70 : 1,377,168.15 = 636,793.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,729.70/1,377,168.15 = 636,793.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,729.70x = 1,377,168.15 × 636,793.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,729.70x = 876,972,001,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,972,001,760.66/916,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956,630.95

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