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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,668.77, 1,335,428.46 and 537,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,668.77, 1,335,428.46 and 537,956.07 is: 742,404.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,668.77 : 1,335,428.46 = 537,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,668.77/1,335,428.46 = 537,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,668.77x = 1,335,428.46 × 537,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,668.77x = 718,401,846,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,401,846,107.75/967,668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,404.71

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