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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,552.41, 1,057,019.22 and 502,403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,552.41, 1,057,019.22 and 502,403.85 is: 753,741.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,552.41 : 1,057,019.22 = 502,403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,552.41/1,057,019.22 = 502,403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,552.41x = 1,057,019.22 × 502,403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,552.41x = 531,050,525,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,050,525,652.00/704,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,741.69

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