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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,699.99, 1,426,053.23 and 240,727.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,699.99, 1,426,053.23 and 240,727.70 is: 361,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,699.99 : 1,426,053.23 = 240,727.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,699.99/1,426,053.23 = 240,727.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,699.99x = 1,426,053.23 × 240,727.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,699.99x = 343,290,514,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,290,514,135.47/950,699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,092.37

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