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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,687.47, 1,425,910.92 and 310,936.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,687.47, 1,425,910.92 and 310,936.51 is: 466,365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,687.47 : 1,425,910.92 = 310,936.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,687.47/1,425,910.92 = 310,936.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,687.47x = 1,425,910.92 × 310,936.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,687.47x = 443,367,765,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,367,765,035.69/950,687.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,365.42

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