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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,151.40, 1,375,727.10 and 286,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,151.40, 1,375,727.10 and 286,064.20 is: 429,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,151.40 : 1,375,727.10 = 286,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,151.40/1,375,727.10 = 286,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,151.40x = 1,375,727.10 × 286,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,151.40x = 393,546,272,279.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,546,272,279.82/917,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,096.30

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