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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,552.91, 1,057,019.97 and 502,404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,552.91, 1,057,019.97 and 502,404.35 is: 753,742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,552.91 : 1,057,019.97 = 502,404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,552.91/1,057,019.97 = 502,404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,552.91x = 1,057,019.97 × 502,404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,552.91x = 531,051,430,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,051,430,964.87/704,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,742.44

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