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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,060.16, 1,424,958.48 and 240,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,060.16, 1,424,958.48 and 240,044.48 is: 360,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,060.16 : 1,424,958.48 = 240,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,060.16/1,424,958.48 = 240,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,060.16x = 1,424,958.48 × 240,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,060.16x = 342,053,417,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,053,417,353.19/950,060.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,033.43

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