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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,394.56, 1,011,643.68 and 253,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,394.56, 1,011,643.68 and 253,661.12 is: 380,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,394.56 : 1,011,643.68 = 253,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,394.56/1,011,643.68 = 253,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,394.56x = 1,011,643.68 × 253,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,394.56x = 256,614,668,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,614,668,909.72/674,394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,511.18

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