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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,063.98, 1,311,038.28 and 520,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,063.98, 1,311,038.28 and 520,334.94 is: 718,034.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,063.98 : 1,311,038.28 = 520,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,063.98/1,311,038.28 = 520,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,063.98x = 1,311,038.28 × 520,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,063.98x = 682,179,024,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,179,024,761.50/950,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,034.83

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