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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,052.20, 1,375,772.70 and 277,303.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,052.20, 1,375,772.70 and 277,303.40 is: 416,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,052.20 : 1,375,772.70 = 277,303.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,052.20/1,375,772.70 = 277,303.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,052.20x = 1,375,772.70 × 277,303.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,052.20x = 381,506,447,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,506,447,337.18/917,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,013.88

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