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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,930.73, 1,243,284.03 and 493,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,930.73, 1,243,284.03 and 493,032.55 is: 680,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,930.73 : 1,243,284.03 = 493,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,930.73/1,243,284.03 = 493,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,930.73x = 1,243,284.03 × 493,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,930.73x = 612,979,495,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,979,495,685.18/900,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,384.71

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