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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,407.40, 1,052,055.90 and 577,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,407.40, 1,052,055.90 and 577,991.40 is: 865,707.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,407.40 : 1,052,055.90 = 577,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,407.40/1,052,055.90 = 577,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,407.40x = 1,052,055.90 × 577,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,407.40x = 608,079,262,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,079,262,519.26/702,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,707.37

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