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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,674.78, 1,425,940.89 and 276,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,674.78, 1,425,940.89 and 276,761.26 is: 415,121.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,674.78 : 1,425,940.89 = 276,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,674.78/1,425,940.89 = 276,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,674.78x = 1,425,940.89 × 276,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,674.78x = 394,645,197,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,645,197,401.92/950,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,121.14

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