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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,027.27, 1,051,119.72 and 274,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,027.27, 1,051,119.72 and 274,054.57 is: 410,917.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,027.27 : 1,051,119.72 = 274,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,027.27/1,051,119.72 = 274,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,027.27x = 1,051,119.72 × 274,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,027.27x = 288,064,157,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,064,157,627.52/701,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,917.19

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