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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,366.95, 1,425,555.25 and 240,395.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,366.95, 1,425,555.25 and 240,395.67 is: 360,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,366.95 : 1,425,555.25 = 240,395.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,366.95/1,425,555.25 = 240,395.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,366.95x = 1,425,555.25 × 240,395.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,366.95x = 342,697,312,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,697,312,854.15/950,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,594.73

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