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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,169.61, 1,052,227.65 and 274,652.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,169.61, 1,052,227.65 and 274,652.53 is: 412,164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,169.61 : 1,052,227.65 = 274,652.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,169.61/1,052,227.65 = 274,652.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,169.61x = 1,052,227.65 × 274,652.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,169.61x = 288,996,979,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,996,979,574.05/701,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,164.16

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