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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,265.27, 1,311,366.31 and 520,560.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,265.27, 1,311,366.31 and 520,560.68 is: 718,373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,265.27 : 1,311,366.31 = 520,560.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,265.27/1,311,366.31 = 520,560.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,265.27x = 1,311,366.31 × 520,560.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,265.27x = 682,645,730,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,645,730,204.46/950,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,373.86

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