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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954,468.48, 1,431,703.05 and 280,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954,468.48, 1,431,703.05 and 280,549.90 is: 420,824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954,468.48 : 1,431,703.05 = 280,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954,468.48/1,431,703.05 = 280,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954,468.48x = 1,431,703.05 × 280,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954,468.48x = 401,664,147,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,664,147,507.20/954,468.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,824.95

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