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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,370.51, 1,425,768.51 and 319,267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,370.51, 1,425,768.51 and 319,267.11 is: 478,972.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,370.51 : 1,425,768.51 = 319,267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,370.51/1,425,768.51 = 319,267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,370.51x = 1,425,768.51 × 319,267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,370.51x = 455,200,991,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,200,991,716.71/950,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,972.13

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