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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,171.74, 1,052,230.83 and 274,654.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,171.74, 1,052,230.83 and 274,654.65 is: 412,167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,171.74 : 1,052,230.83 = 274,654.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,171.74/1,052,230.83 = 274,654.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,171.74x = 1,052,230.83 × 274,654.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,171.74x = 289,000,090,332.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,000,090,332.86/701,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,167.34

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