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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,767, 1,243,074.22 and 492,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,767, 1,243,074.22 and 492,904.60 is: 680,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,767 : 1,243,074.22 = 492,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,767/1,243,074.22 = 492,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,767x = 1,243,074.22 × 492,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,767x = 612,717,001,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,717,001,179.41/900,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,216.97

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