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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,023.60, 1,053,035.40 and 489,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,023.60, 1,053,035.40 and 489,447.20 is: 734,170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,023.60 : 1,053,035.40 = 489,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,023.60/1,053,035.40 = 489,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,023.60x = 1,053,035.40 × 489,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,023.60x = 515,405,228,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,405,228,030.88/702,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,170.80

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