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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,391.88, 1,050,609.06 and 273,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,391.88, 1,050,609.06 and 273,910.68 is: 410,874.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,391.88 : 1,050,609.06 = 273,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,391.88/1,050,609.06 = 273,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,391.88x = 1,050,609.06 × 273,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,391.88x = 287,773,042,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,773,042,038.76/700,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,874.33

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