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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961,364, 1,326,660.36 and 531,647.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961,364, 1,326,660.36 and 531,647.84 is: 733,661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961,364 : 1,326,660.36 = 531,647.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961,364/1,326,660.36 = 531,647.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961,364x = 1,326,660.36 × 531,647.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961,364x = 705,316,114,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,316,114,807.62/961,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,661.88

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