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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,146.68, 1,437,351.24 and 326,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,146.68, 1,437,351.24 and 326,891 is: 490,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,146.68 : 1,437,351.24 = 326,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,146.68/1,437,351.24 = 326,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,146.68x = 1,437,351.24 × 326,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,146.68x = 469,857,184,194.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,857,184,194.84/958,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,381.27

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