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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,840.70, 1,038,198.45 and 407,530.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,840.70, 1,038,198.45 and 407,530.70 is: 611,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,840.70 : 1,038,198.45 = 407,530.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,840.70/1,038,198.45 = 407,530.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,840.70x = 1,038,198.45 × 407,530.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,840.70x = 423,097,741,067.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,097,741,067.42/691,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,553.70

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