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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,299.96, 1,431,768.96 and 482,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,299.96, 1,431,768.96 and 482,120.64 is: 722,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,299.96 : 1,431,768.96 = 482,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,299.96/1,431,768.96 = 482,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,299.96x = 1,431,768.96 × 482,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,299.96x = 690,285,367,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,285,367,327.33/955,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,584.94

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