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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,900.46, 1,051,438.20 and 274,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,900.46, 1,051,438.20 and 274,381.22 is: 411,606.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,900.46 : 1,051,438.20 = 274,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,900.46/1,051,438.20 = 274,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,900.46x = 1,051,438.20 × 274,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,900.46x = 288,494,896,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,494,896,070.60/700,900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,606.09

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