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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,361.98, 1,449,729.73 and 367,276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,361.98, 1,449,729.73 and 367,276.43 is: 550,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,361.98 : 1,449,729.73 = 367,276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,361.98/1,449,729.73 = 367,276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,361.98x = 1,449,729.73 × 367,276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,361.98x = 532,451,555,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,451,555,627.95/966,361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,985.62

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