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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966,834.74, 1,333,859.73 and 712,789.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966,834.74, 1,333,859.73 and 712,789.94 is: 983,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,834.74 : 1,333,859.73 = 712,789.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,834.74/1,333,859.73 = 712,789.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,834.74x = 1,333,859.73 × 712,789.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,834.74x = 950,761,796,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,761,796,915.12/966,834.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,375.71

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