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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,301.84, 1,432,900.92 and 290,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,301.84, 1,432,900.92 and 290,402 is: 435,587.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,301.84 : 1,432,900.92 = 290,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,301.84/1,432,900.92 = 290,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,301.84x = 1,432,900.92 × 290,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,301.84x = 416,117,292,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,117,292,969.84/955,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,587.24

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