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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,724.80, 1,443,689.76 and 363,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,724.80, 1,443,689.76 and 363,584 is: 545,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,724.80 : 1,443,689.76 = 363,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,724.80/1,443,689.76 = 363,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,724.80x = 1,443,689.76 × 363,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,724.80x = 524,902,497,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,902,497,699.84/962,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,225.90

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