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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948,978.05, 1,423,483.56 and 349,630.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948,978.05, 1,423,483.56 and 349,630.70 is: 524,452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948,978.05 : 1,423,483.56 = 349,630.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948,978.05/1,423,483.56 = 349,630.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948,978.05x = 1,423,483.56 × 349,630.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948,978.05x = 497,693,546,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,693,546,403.87/948,978.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,452.12

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