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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,274.94, 1,242,362.01 and 492,375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,274.94, 1,242,362.01 and 492,375.54 is: 679,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,274.94 : 1,242,362.01 = 492,375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,274.94/1,242,362.01 = 492,375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,274.94x = 1,242,362.01 × 492,375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,274.94x = 611,708,665,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,708,665,549.24/900,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,468.73

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