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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,395.28, 1,436,338.98 and 358,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,395.28, 1,436,338.98 and 358,365 is: 537,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,395.28 : 1,436,338.98 = 358,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,395.28/1,436,338.98 = 358,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,395.28x = 1,436,338.98 × 358,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,395.28x = 514,733,618,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,733,618,567.70/957,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,639.60

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