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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,590.80, 1,210,001.40 and 274,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,590.80, 1,210,001.40 and 274,136.40 is: 411,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,590.80 : 1,210,001.40 = 274,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,590.80/1,210,001.40 = 274,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,590.80x = 1,210,001.40 × 274,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,590.80x = 331,705,427,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,705,427,790.96/806,590.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,243.75

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