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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,480.31, 1,311,612.69 and 542,565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,480.31, 1,311,612.69 and 542,565.93 is: 748,712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,480.31 : 1,311,612.69 = 542,565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,480.31/1,311,612.69 = 542,565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,480.31x = 1,311,612.69 × 542,565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,480.31x = 711,636,358,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,636,358,949.65/950,480.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,712.36

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