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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,801.63, 1,425,901.32 and 310,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,801.63, 1,425,901.32 and 310,957.52 is: 466,337.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,801.63 : 1,425,901.32 = 310,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,801.63/1,425,901.32 = 310,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,801.63x = 1,425,901.32 × 310,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,801.63x = 443,394,731,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,394,731,102.42/950,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,337.79

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