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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964,357.96, 1,446,634.16 and 254,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964,357.96, 1,446,634.16 and 254,435.08 is: 381,678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964,357.96 : 1,446,634.16 = 254,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964,357.96/1,446,634.16 = 254,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964,357.96x = 1,446,634.16 × 254,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964,357.96x = 368,074,478,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,074,478,230.33/964,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,678.27

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