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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965,414.10, 1,448,121.15 and 255,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965,414.10, 1,448,121.15 and 255,513.90 is: 383,270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965,414.10 : 1,448,121.15 = 255,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965,414.10/1,448,121.15 = 255,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965,414.10x = 1,448,121.15 × 255,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965,414.10x = 370,015,082,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,015,082,708.99/965,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,270.85

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