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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,371.62, 1,425,770.22 and 319,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,371.62, 1,425,770.22 and 319,268.22 is: 478,973.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,371.62 : 1,425,770.22 = 319,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,371.62/1,425,770.22 = 319,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,371.62x = 1,425,770.22 × 319,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,371.62x = 455,203,120,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,203,120,268.41/950,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,973.81

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