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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,967.88, 1,424,085.63 and 665,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,967.88, 1,424,085.63 and 665,321.08 is: 996,326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,967.88 : 1,424,085.63 = 665,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,967.88/1,424,085.63 = 665,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,967.88x = 1,424,085.63 × 665,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,967.88x = 947,474,185,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,474,185,716.26/950,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,326.17

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