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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,533.65, 1,425,333.92 and 470,206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,533.65, 1,425,333.92 and 470,206.49 is: 705,078.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,533.65 : 1,425,333.92 = 470,206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,533.65/1,425,333.92 = 470,206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,533.65x = 1,425,333.92 × 470,206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,533.65x = 670,201,250,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,201,250,123.44/950,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,078.93

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