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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,295.52, 1,042,035 and 273,866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,295.52, 1,042,035 and 273,866.64 is: 411,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,295.52 : 1,042,035 = 273,866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,295.52/1,042,035 = 273,866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,295.52x = 1,042,035 × 273,866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,295.52x = 285,378,624,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,378,624,212.40/694,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,033.37

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