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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,805.62, 1,425,907.32 and 310,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,805.62, 1,425,907.32 and 310,961.52 is: 466,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,805.62 : 1,425,907.32 = 310,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,805.62/1,425,907.32 = 310,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,805.62x = 1,425,907.32 × 310,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,805.62x = 443,402,307,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,402,307,606.33/950,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,343.80

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