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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,780.66, 1,243,058.13 and 492,880.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,780.66, 1,243,058.13 and 492,880.86 is: 680,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,780.66 : 1,243,058.13 = 492,880.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,780.66/1,243,058.13 = 492,880.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,780.66x = 1,243,058.13 × 492,880.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,780.66x = 612,679,560,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,679,560,144.39/900,780.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,165.09

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