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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906,096.72, 1,359,149.40 and 275,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906,096.72, 1,359,149.40 and 275,016 is: 412,525.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906,096.72 : 1,359,149.40 = 275,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906,096.72/1,359,149.40 = 275,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906,096.72x = 1,359,149.40 × 275,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906,096.72x = 373,787,831,390.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,787,831,390.40/906,096.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,525.31

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