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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,241.52, 1,008,989.46 and 273,414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,241.52, 1,008,989.46 and 273,414 is: 409,766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,241.52 : 1,008,989.46 = 273,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,241.52/1,008,989.46 = 273,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,241.52x = 1,008,989.46 × 273,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,241.52x = 275,871,844,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,871,844,216.44/673,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,766.53

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