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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,267.80, 1,447,901.70 and 404,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,267.80, 1,447,901.70 and 404,243.80 is: 606,365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,267.80 : 1,447,901.70 = 404,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,267.80/1,447,901.70 = 404,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,267.80x = 1,447,901.70 × 404,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,267.80x = 585,305,285,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,305,285,234.46/965,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,365.70

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