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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956,780.73, 1,434,672.81 and 357,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956,780.73, 1,434,672.81 and 357,248.84 is: 535,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956,780.73 : 1,434,672.81 = 357,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956,780.73/1,434,672.81 = 357,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956,780.73x = 1,434,672.81 × 357,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956,780.73x = 512,535,189,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,535,189,978.68/956,780.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,687.20

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