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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675,436.98, 1,013,155.22 and 254,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675,436.98, 1,013,155.22 and 254,614.44 is: 381,921.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675,436.98 : 1,013,155.22 = 254,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675,436.98/1,013,155.22 = 254,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675,436.98x = 1,013,155.22 × 254,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675,436.98x = 257,963,948,973.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,963,948,973.38/675,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,921.57

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