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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,152.54, 1,433,894.55 and 282,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,152.54, 1,433,894.55 and 282,054.88 is: 422,983.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,152.54 : 1,433,894.55 = 282,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,152.54/1,433,894.55 = 282,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,152.54x = 1,433,894.55 × 282,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,152.54x = 404,436,955,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,436,955,232.90/956,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,983.72

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