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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,351.84, 1,050,549.06 and 273,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,351.84, 1,050,549.06 and 273,870.64 is: 410,814.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,351.84 : 1,050,549.06 = 273,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,351.84/1,050,549.06 = 273,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,351.84x = 1,050,549.06 × 273,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,351.84x = 287,714,543,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,714,543,413.60/700,351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,814.29

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