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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,116.16, 1,443,312.48 and 297,320

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,116.16, 1,443,312.48 and 297,320 is: 446,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,116.16 : 1,443,312.48 = 297,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,116.16/1,443,312.48 = 297,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,116.16x = 1,443,312.48 × 297,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,116.16x = 429,125,666,553.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,125,666,553.60/962,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,022.72

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