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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952,892.87, 1,429,035.82 and 313,048.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952,892.87, 1,429,035.82 and 313,048.08 is: 469,472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,892.87 : 1,429,035.82 = 313,048.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,892.87/1,429,035.82 = 313,048.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,892.87x = 1,429,035.82 × 313,048.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,892.87x = 447,356,918,919.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,356,918,919.61/952,892.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,472.42

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