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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,274.68, 1,502,697.72 and 469,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,274.68, 1,502,697.72 and 469,505 is: 703,922.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,274.68 : 1,502,697.72 = 469,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,274.68/1,502,697.72 = 469,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,274.68x = 1,502,697.72 × 469,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,274.68x = 705,524,093,028.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,524,093,028.60/1,002,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,922.89

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