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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,727.80, 1,443,694.26 and 363,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,727.80, 1,443,694.26 and 363,587 is: 545,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,727.80 : 1,443,694.26 = 363,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,727.80/1,443,694.26 = 363,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,727.80x = 1,443,694.26 × 363,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,727.80x = 524,908,464,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,908,464,910.62/962,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,230.40

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