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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,603.46, 1,435,107.60 and 316,871

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,603.46, 1,435,107.60 and 316,871 is: 475,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,603.46 : 1,435,107.60 = 316,871 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,603.46/1,435,107.60 = 316,871/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,603.46x = 1,435,107.60 × 316,871
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,603.46x = 454,743,980,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,743,980,319.60/956,603.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,373.55

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