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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,874.72, 1,318,952.77 and 547,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,874.72, 1,318,952.77 and 547,901.48 is: 756,015.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,874.72 : 1,318,952.77 = 547,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,874.72/1,318,952.77 = 547,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,874.72x = 1,318,952.77 × 547,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,874.72x = 722,656,176,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,656,176,660.73/955,874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,015.57

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