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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,193.76, 1,318,021.20 and 552,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,193.76, 1,318,021.20 and 552,708 is: 762,652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,193.76 : 1,318,021.20 = 552,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,193.76/1,318,021.20 = 552,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,193.76x = 1,318,021.20 × 552,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,193.76x = 728,480,861,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,480,861,409.60/955,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,652.45

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