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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319,293.70, 1,978,940.55 and 432,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319,293.70, 1,978,940.55 and 432,829.70 is: 649,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319,293.70 : 1,978,940.55 = 432,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319,293.70/1,978,940.55 = 432,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319,293.70x = 1,978,940.55 × 432,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319,293.70x = 856,544,244,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,544,244,574.34/1,319,293.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,244.55

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