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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332,346.72, 1,838,682 and 728,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332,346.72, 1,838,682 and 728,734.72 is: 1,005,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332,346.72 : 1,838,682 = 728,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332,346.72/1,838,682 = 728,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332,346.72x = 1,838,682 × 728,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332,346.72x = 1,339,911,412,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,911,412,439.04/1,332,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,677.72

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