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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,242.62, 1,425,185.61 and 476,800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,242.62, 1,425,185.61 and 476,800.86 is: 715,111.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,242.62 : 1,425,185.61 = 476,800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,242.62/1,425,185.61 = 476,800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,242.62x = 1,425,185.61 × 476,800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,242.62x = 679,529,724,507.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,529,724,507.63/950,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,111.81

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