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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,892.54, 1,425,813.92 and 390,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,892.54, 1,425,813.92 and 390,320.70 is: 585,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,892.54 : 1,425,813.92 = 390,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,892.54/1,425,813.92 = 390,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,892.54x = 1,425,813.92 × 390,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,892.54x = 556,524,687,324.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,524,687,324.14/950,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,265.59

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