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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950,999.58, 1,312,373.48 and 521,297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950,999.58, 1,312,373.48 and 521,297.82 is: 719,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,999.58 : 1,312,373.48 = 521,297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,999.58/1,312,373.48 = 521,297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,999.58x = 1,312,373.48 × 521,297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,999.58x = 684,137,431,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,137,431,543.33/950,999.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,387.73

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