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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,773.59, 1,425,267.09 and 319,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,773.59, 1,425,267.09 and 319,244.40 is: 478,566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,773.59 : 1,425,267.09 = 319,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,773.59/1,425,267.09 = 319,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,773.59x = 1,425,267.09 × 319,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,773.59x = 455,008,536,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,008,536,986.80/950,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,566.66

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