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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955,882, 1,318,962.76 and 547,908.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955,882, 1,318,962.76 and 547,908.72 is: 756,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,882 : 1,318,962.76 = 547,908.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,882/1,318,962.76 = 547,908.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,882x = 1,318,962.76 × 547,908.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,882x = 722,671,197,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,671,197,559.27/955,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,025.53

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