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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,265.71, 1,425,386.64 and 230,613.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,265.71, 1,425,386.64 and 230,613.38 is: 345,917.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,265.71 : 1,425,386.64 = 230,613.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,265.71/1,425,386.64 = 230,613.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,265.71x = 1,425,386.64 × 230,613.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,265.71x = 328,713,223,730.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,713,223,730.31/950,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,917.17

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