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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,317.36, 918,159.61 and 275,069.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,317.36, 918,159.61 and 275,069.66 is: 412,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,317.36 : 918,159.61 = 275,069.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,317.36/918,159.61 = 275,069.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,317.36x = 918,159.61 × 275,069.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,317.36x = 252,557,851,748.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,557,851,748.43/612,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,462.34

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