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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,527.88, 1,425,791.82 and 319,441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,527.88, 1,425,791.82 and 319,441.68 is: 479,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,527.88 : 1,425,791.82 = 319,441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,527.88/1,425,791.82 = 319,441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,527.88x = 1,425,791.82 × 319,441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,527.88x = 455,457,334,311.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,457,334,311.06/950,527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,162.52

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