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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,134, 1,333,306.56 and 536,414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,134, 1,333,306.56 and 536,414.18 is: 740,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,134 : 1,333,306.56 = 536,414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,134/1,333,306.56 = 536,414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,134x = 1,333,306.56 × 536,414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,134x = 715,204,545,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,204,545,071.02/966,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,274.69

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