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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,995.92, 1,452,063 and 258,020.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,995.92, 1,452,063 and 258,020.24 is: 387,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,995.92 : 1,452,063 = 258,020.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,995.92/1,452,063 = 258,020.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,995.92x = 1,452,063 × 258,020.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,995.92x = 374,661,643,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,661,643,755.12/967,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,048.78

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