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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,047.52, 1,311,039.84 and 542,141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,047.52, 1,311,039.84 and 542,141.84 is: 748,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,047.52 : 1,311,039.84 = 542,141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,047.52/1,311,039.84 = 542,141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,047.52x = 1,311,039.84 × 542,141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,047.52x = 710,769,551,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,769,551,170.91/950,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,141.05

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