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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,576.76, 1,440,904.02 and 361,474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,576.76, 1,440,904.02 and 361,474.84 is: 542,226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,576.76 : 1,440,904.02 = 361,474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,576.76/1,440,904.02 = 361,474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,576.76x = 1,440,904.02 × 361,474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,576.76x = 520,850,550,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,850,550,084.86/960,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,226.89

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