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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,522.28, 1,433,490.78 and 290,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,522.28, 1,433,490.78 and 290,657 is: 436,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,522.28 : 1,433,490.78 = 290,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,522.28/1,433,490.78 = 290,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,522.28x = 1,433,490.78 × 290,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,522.28x = 416,654,129,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,654,129,642.46/955,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,048.58

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