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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,651.68, 1,433,609.28 and 324,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,651.68, 1,433,609.28 and 324,396 is: 486,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,651.68 : 1,433,609.28 = 324,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,651.68/1,433,609.28 = 324,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,651.68x = 1,433,609.28 × 324,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,651.68x = 465,057,115,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,057,115,994.88/955,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,638.73

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