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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,286.74, 1,050,694.85 and 274,127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,286.74, 1,050,694.85 and 274,127.13 is: 411,294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,286.74 : 1,050,694.85 = 274,127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,286.74/1,050,694.85 = 274,127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,286.74x = 1,050,694.85 × 274,127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,286.74x = 288,023,966,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,023,966,819.74/700,286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,294.33

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