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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,333.40, 1,447,740.90 and 404,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,333.40, 1,447,740.90 and 404,251.80 is: 606,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,333.40 : 1,447,740.90 = 404,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,333.40/1,447,740.90 = 404,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,333.40x = 1,447,740.90 × 404,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,333.40x = 585,251,864,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,251,864,758.62/965,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,269.16

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