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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,397.77, 1,311,643.64 and 275,405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,397.77, 1,311,643.64 and 275,405.82 is: 413,123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,397.77 : 1,311,643.64 = 275,405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,397.77/1,311,643.64 = 275,405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,397.77x = 1,311,643.64 × 275,405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,397.77x = 361,234,292,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,234,292,221.99/874,397.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,123.53

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