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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,062.98, 1,311,036.90 and 520,333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,062.98, 1,311,036.90 and 520,333.94 is: 718,033.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,062.98 : 1,311,036.90 = 520,333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,062.98/1,311,036.90 = 520,333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,062.98x = 1,311,036.90 × 520,333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,062.98x = 682,176,995,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,176,995,662.39/950,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,033.45

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