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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,672.70, 1,033,009.05 and 478,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,672.70, 1,033,009.05 and 478,720.70 is: 718,081.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,672.70 : 1,033,009.05 = 478,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,672.70/1,033,009.05 = 478,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,672.70x = 1,033,009.05 × 478,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,672.70x = 494,522,815,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,522,815,522.34/688,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,081.05

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