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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,804.51, 1,121,854.71 and 274,493.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,804.51, 1,121,854.71 and 274,493.97 is: 411,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,804.51 : 1,121,854.71 = 274,493.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,804.51/1,121,854.71 = 274,493.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,804.51x = 1,121,854.71 × 274,493.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,804.51x = 307,942,353,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,942,353,111.10/747,804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,795.26

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