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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,580.72, 1,052,274.91 and 549,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,580.72, 1,052,274.91 and 549,825.81 is: 823,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,580.72 : 1,052,274.91 = 549,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,580.72/1,052,274.91 = 549,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,580.72x = 1,052,274.91 × 549,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,580.72x = 578,567,905,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,567,905,989.55/702,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823,489.59

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