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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,608.62, 1,019,129.31 and 479,842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,608.62, 1,019,129.31 and 479,842.02 is: 718,505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,608.62 : 1,019,129.31 = 479,842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,608.62/1,019,129.31 = 479,842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,608.62x = 1,019,129.31 × 479,842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,608.62x = 489,021,066,751.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,021,066,751.61/680,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,505.54

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