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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,792.29, 1,050,321.14 and 498,065.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,792.29, 1,050,321.14 and 498,065.29 is: 746,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,792.29 : 1,050,321.14 = 498,065.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,792.29/1,050,321.14 = 498,065.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,792.29x = 1,050,321.14 × 498,065.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,792.29x = 523,128,502,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,128,502,740.46/700,792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,481.53

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