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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,470.82, 1,008,509.40 and 553,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,470.82, 1,008,509.40 and 553,847.94 is: 830,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,470.82 : 1,008,509.40 = 553,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,470.82/1,008,509.40 = 553,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,470.82x = 1,008,509.40 × 553,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,470.82x = 558,560,853,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,560,853,660.64/672,470.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,609.80

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