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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,398.44, 1,425,171.54 and 566,328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,398.44, 1,425,171.54 and 566,328.43 is: 849,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,398.44 : 1,425,171.54 = 566,328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,398.44/1,425,171.54 = 566,328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,398.44x = 1,425,171.54 × 566,328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,398.44x = 807,115,163,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,115,163,863.98/950,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,238.73

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