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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,899.96, 1,051,437.45 and 274,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,899.96, 1,051,437.45 and 274,380.72 is: 411,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,899.96 : 1,051,437.45 = 274,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,899.96/1,051,437.45 = 274,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,899.96x = 1,051,437.45 × 274,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,899.96x = 288,494,164,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,494,164,565.96/700,899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,605.34

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