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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,373.54, 1,375,953.38 and 243,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,373.54, 1,375,953.38 and 243,507.20 is: 365,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,373.54 : 1,375,953.38 = 243,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,373.54/1,375,953.38 = 243,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,373.54x = 1,375,953.38 × 243,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,373.54x = 335,054,555,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,054,555,449.92/917,373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,232.42

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