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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,806.84, 1,433,368.76 and 315,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,806.84, 1,433,368.76 and 315,992.48 is: 473,875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,806.84 : 1,433,368.76 = 315,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,806.84/1,433,368.76 = 315,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,806.84x = 1,433,368.76 × 315,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,806.84x = 452,933,740,480.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,933,740,480.12/955,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,875.81

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