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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,230.40, 1,433,681.40 and 423,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,230.40, 1,433,681.40 and 423,461 is: 634,897.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,230.40 : 1,433,681.40 = 423,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,230.40/1,433,681.40 = 423,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,230.40x = 1,433,681.40 × 423,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,230.40x = 607,108,159,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,108,159,325.40/956,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,897.36

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