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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,912.90, 1,024,062.15 and 262,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,912.90, 1,024,062.15 and 262,048.90 is: 392,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,912.90 : 1,024,062.15 = 262,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,912.90/1,024,062.15 = 262,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,912.90x = 1,024,062.15 × 262,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,912.90x = 268,354,359,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,354,359,939.14/682,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,955.47

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