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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,214.84, 1,432,770.42 and 290,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,214.84, 1,432,770.42 and 290,315 is: 435,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,214.84 : 1,432,770.42 = 290,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,214.84/1,432,770.42 = 290,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,214.84x = 1,432,770.42 × 290,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,214.84x = 415,954,744,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,954,744,482.30/955,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,456.74

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