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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,062.64, 1,447,599.42 and 255,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,062.64, 1,447,599.42 and 255,083.16 is: 382,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,062.64 : 1,447,599.42 = 255,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,062.64/1,447,599.42 = 255,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,062.64x = 1,447,599.42 × 255,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,062.64x = 369,258,234,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,258,234,467.77/965,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,626.19

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