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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,169.66, 1,442,257.92 and 791,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,169.66, 1,442,257.92 and 791,901 is: 1,187,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,169.66 : 1,442,257.92 = 791,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,169.66/1,442,257.92 = 791,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,169.66x = 1,442,257.92 × 791,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,169.66x = 1,142,125,489,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,125,489,105.92/962,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,031.29

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