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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,794.27, 1,311,950.97 and 537,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,794.27, 1,311,950.97 and 537,180.13 is: 741,226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,794.27 : 1,311,950.97 = 537,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,794.27/1,311,950.97 = 537,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,794.27x = 1,311,950.97 × 537,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,794.27x = 704,753,986,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,753,986,652.45/950,794.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,226.59

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