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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,091.64, 1,036,646.49 and 491,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,091.64, 1,036,646.49 and 491,687 is: 738,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,091.64 : 1,036,646.49 = 491,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,091.64/1,036,646.49 = 491,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,091.64x = 1,036,646.49 × 491,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,091.64x = 509,705,602,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,705,602,728.63/690,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,605.68

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