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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,469.77, 1,426,022.94 and 310,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,469.77, 1,426,022.94 and 310,803 is: 466,308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,469.77 : 1,426,022.94 = 310,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,469.77/1,426,022.94 = 310,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,469.77x = 1,426,022.94 × 310,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,469.77x = 443,212,207,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,212,207,820.82/950,469.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,308.58

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