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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970,324, 4,455,573.48 and 726,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970,324, 4,455,573.48 and 726,462 is: 1,089,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970,324 : 4,455,573.48 = 726,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970,324/4,455,573.48 = 726,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970,324x = 4,455,573.48 × 726,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970,324x = 3,236,804,821,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,804,821,427.76/2,970,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,714.40

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