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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,606.48, 1,435,112.12 and 316,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,606.48, 1,435,112.12 and 316,874 is: 475,378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,606.48 : 1,435,112.12 = 316,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,606.48/1,435,112.12 = 316,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,606.48x = 1,435,112.12 × 316,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,606.48x = 454,749,717,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,749,717,912.88/956,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,378.04

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