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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,027.72, 1,049,990.79 and 273,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,027.72, 1,049,990.79 and 273,483.46 is: 410,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,027.72 : 1,049,990.79 = 273,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,027.72/1,049,990.79 = 273,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,027.72x = 1,049,990.79 × 273,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,027.72x = 287,155,114,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,155,114,217.33/700,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,205.35

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