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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,675.80, 1,018,013.70 and 573,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,675.80, 1,018,013.70 and 573,699.80 is: 860,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,675.80 : 1,018,013.70 = 573,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,675.80/1,018,013.70 = 573,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,675.80x = 1,018,013.70 × 573,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,675.80x = 584,034,256,087.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,034,256,087.26/678,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,549.70

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