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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,007.60, 1,350,162.60 and 268,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,007.60, 1,350,162.60 and 268,985.20 is: 403,522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,007.60 : 1,350,162.60 = 268,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,007.60/1,350,162.60 = 268,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,007.60x = 1,350,162.60 × 268,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,007.60x = 363,173,756,993.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,173,756,993.52/900,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,522.99

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