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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,371.34, 1,425,384.80 and 381,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,371.34, 1,425,384.80 and 381,729.48 is: 572,525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,371.34 : 1,425,384.80 = 381,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,371.34/1,425,384.80 = 381,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,371.34x = 1,425,384.80 × 381,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,371.34x = 544,111,398,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,111,398,503.90/950,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,525.05

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