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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,563.32, 1,057,035.53 and 502,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,563.32, 1,057,035.53 and 502,414.73 is: 753,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,563.32 : 1,057,035.53 = 502,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,563.32/1,057,035.53 = 502,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,563.32x = 1,057,035.53 × 502,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,563.32x = 531,070,220,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,070,220,405.36/704,563.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,757.97

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