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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,891.70, 1,444,337.55 and 363,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,891.70, 1,444,337.55 and 363,872.40 is: 545,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,891.70 : 1,444,337.55 = 363,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,891.70/1,444,337.55 = 363,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,891.70x = 1,444,337.55 × 363,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,891.70x = 525,554,570,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,554,570,728.62/962,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,808.60

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