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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,779.24, 1,020,042.96 and 413,728.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,779.24, 1,020,042.96 and 413,728.72 is: 619,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,779.24 : 1,020,042.96 = 413,728.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,779.24/1,020,042.96 = 413,728.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,779.24x = 1,020,042.96 × 413,728.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,779.24x = 422,021,068,185.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,021,068,185.81/680,779.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,908.84

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