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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963,290, 1,444,938.38 and 323,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963,290, 1,444,938.38 and 323,575.44 is: 485,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963,290 : 1,444,938.38 = 323,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963,290/1,444,938.38 = 323,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963,290x = 1,444,938.38 × 323,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963,290x = 467,546,572,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,546,572,081.39/963,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,364.30

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