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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,274.52, 1,009,038.96 and 273,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,274.52, 1,009,038.96 and 273,447 is: 409,816.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,274.52 : 1,009,038.96 = 273,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,274.52/1,009,038.96 = 273,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,274.52x = 1,009,038.96 × 273,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,274.52x = 275,918,676,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,918,676,495.12/673,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,816.01

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