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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,145.52, 1,416,872.34 and 375,468.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,145.52, 1,416,872.34 and 375,468.34 is: 563,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,145.52 : 1,416,872.34 = 375,468.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,145.52/1,416,872.34 = 375,468.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,145.52x = 1,416,872.34 × 375,468.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,145.52x = 531,990,705,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,990,705,491.72/944,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,462.62

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