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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,549.22, 1,064,464.03 and 260,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,549.22, 1,064,464.03 and 260,274.26 is: 390,462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,549.22 : 1,064,464.03 = 260,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,549.22/1,064,464.03 = 260,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,549.22x = 1,064,464.03 × 260,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,549.22x = 277,052,590,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,052,590,691.37/709,549.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,462.82

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