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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,349.72, 1,452,524.70 and 258,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,349.72, 1,452,524.70 and 258,380.40 is: 387,570.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,349.72 : 1,452,524.70 = 258,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,349.72/1,452,524.70 = 258,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,349.72x = 1,452,524.70 × 258,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,349.72x = 375,303,912,995.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,303,912,995.88/968,349.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,570.63

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