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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,996.72, 1,312,429.22 and 564,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,996.72, 1,312,429.22 and 564,041.24 is: 778,408.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,996.72 : 1,312,429.22 = 564,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,996.72/1,312,429.22 = 564,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,996.72x = 1,312,429.22 × 564,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,996.72x = 740,264,195,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,264,195,278.68/950,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,408.78

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