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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,994.10, 1,054,491.15 and 514,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,994.10, 1,054,491.15 and 514,987.70 is: 772,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,994.10 : 1,054,491.15 = 514,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,994.10/1,054,491.15 = 514,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,994.10x = 1,054,491.15 × 514,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,994.10x = 543,049,972,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,049,972,008.86/702,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,481.55

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