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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,549.92, 1,311,758.48 and 520,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,549.92, 1,311,758.48 and 520,846.24 is: 718,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,549.92 : 1,311,758.48 = 520,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,549.92/1,311,758.48 = 520,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,549.92x = 1,311,758.48 × 520,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,549.92x = 683,224,472,096.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,224,472,096.12/950,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,767.59

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