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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,133, 1,116,695.84 and 270,818.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,133, 1,116,695.84 and 270,818.22 is: 406,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,133 : 1,116,695.84 = 270,818.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,133/1,116,695.84 = 270,818.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,133x = 1,116,695.84 × 270,818.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,133x = 302,421,579,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,421,579,670.21/744,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,407.97

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