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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,660.33, 1,242,481.82 and 556,372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,660.33, 1,242,481.82 and 556,372.40 is: 767,528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,660.33 : 1,242,481.82 = 556,372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,660.33/1,242,481.82 = 556,372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,660.33x = 1,242,481.82 × 556,372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,660.33x = 691,282,583,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,282,583,155.50/900,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,528.62

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