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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,327.94, 1,447,996.77 and 397,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,327.94, 1,447,996.77 and 397,018.98 is: 595,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,327.94 : 1,447,996.77 = 397,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,327.94/1,447,996.77 = 397,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,327.94x = 1,447,996.77 × 397,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,327.94x = 574,882,200,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,882,200,668.70/965,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,530.47

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