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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,415.27, 1,425,503.94 and 310,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,415.27, 1,425,503.94 and 310,665.48 is: 465,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,415.27 : 1,425,503.94 = 310,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,415.27/1,425,503.94 = 310,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,415.27x = 1,425,503.94 × 310,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,415.27x = 442,854,865,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,854,865,761.99/950,415.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,959.33

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