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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,256.72, 1,425,564.54 and 381,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,256.72, 1,425,564.54 and 381,682.44 is: 572,595.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,256.72 : 1,425,564.54 = 381,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,256.72/1,425,564.54 = 381,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,256.72x = 1,425,564.54 × 381,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,256.72x = 544,112,952,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,112,952,004.68/950,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,595.74

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