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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,979.60, 1,024,469.40 and 402,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,979.60, 1,024,469.40 and 402,813.20 is: 604,219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,979.60 : 1,024,469.40 = 402,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,979.60/1,024,469.40 = 402,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,979.60x = 1,024,469.40 × 402,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,979.60x = 412,669,797,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,669,797,316.08/682,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,219.80

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