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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,724, 1,006,018.12 and 502,066.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,724, 1,006,018.12 and 502,066.18 is: 750,809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,724 : 1,006,018.12 = 502,066.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,724/1,006,018.12 = 502,066.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,724x = 1,006,018.12 × 502,066.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,724x = 505,087,674,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,087,674,519.18/672,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,809.66

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