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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,635.77, 1,426,041.53 and 310,943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,635.77, 1,426,041.53 and 310,943.13 is: 466,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,635.77 : 1,426,041.53 = 310,943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,635.77/1,426,041.53 = 310,943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,635.77x = 1,426,041.53 × 310,943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,635.77x = 443,417,816,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,417,816,848.19/950,635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,443.44

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