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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,744.28, 1,424,604.54 and 381,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,744.28, 1,424,604.54 and 381,377 is: 572,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,744.28 : 1,424,604.54 = 381,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,744.28/1,424,604.54 = 381,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,744.28x = 1,424,604.54 × 381,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,744.28x = 543,311,405,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,311,405,651.58/949,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,060.73

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