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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,059.59, 1,360,786.22 and 275,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,059.59, 1,360,786.22 and 275,957 is: 413,995.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,059.59 : 1,360,786.22 = 275,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,059.59/1,360,786.22 = 275,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,059.59x = 1,360,786.22 × 275,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,059.59x = 375,518,481,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,518,481,532.76/907,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,995.38

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