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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904,978.48, 1,247,991.37 and 611,274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904,978.48, 1,247,991.37 and 611,274.10 is: 842,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904,978.48 : 1,247,991.37 = 611,274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904,978.48/1,247,991.37 = 611,274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904,978.48x = 1,247,991.37 × 611,274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904,978.48x = 762,864,801,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,864,801,504.52/904,978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,964.58

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