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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,277.91, 1,311,302.01 and 275,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,277.91, 1,311,302.01 and 275,242.20 is: 412,827.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,277.91 : 1,311,302.01 = 275,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,277.91/1,311,302.01 = 275,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,277.91x = 1,311,302.01 × 275,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,277.91x = 360,925,650,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,925,650,096.82/874,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,827.14

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