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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,654.68, 1,433,613.78 and 324,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,654.68, 1,433,613.78 and 324,399 is: 486,643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,654.68 : 1,433,613.78 = 324,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,654.68/1,433,613.78 = 324,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,654.68x = 1,433,613.78 × 324,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,654.68x = 465,062,876,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,062,876,618.22/955,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,643.23

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