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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,303.80, 1,447,955.70 and 404,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,303.80, 1,447,955.70 and 404,279.80 is: 606,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,303.80 : 1,447,955.70 = 404,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,303.80/1,447,955.70 = 404,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,303.80x = 1,447,955.70 × 404,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,303.80x = 585,379,240,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,379,240,804.86/965,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,419.70

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