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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,640.10, 1,091,200.95 and 254,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,640.10, 1,091,200.95 and 254,340.90 is: 381,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,640.10 : 1,091,200.95 = 254,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,640.10/1,091,200.95 = 254,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,640.10x = 1,091,200.95 × 254,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,640.10x = 277,537,031,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,537,031,703.86/727,640.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,420.75

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