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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,891.20, 1,057,336.80 and 492,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,891.20, 1,057,336.80 and 492,314.80 is: 738,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,891.20 : 1,057,336.80 = 492,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,891.20/1,057,336.80 = 492,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,891.20x = 1,057,336.80 × 492,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,891.20x = 520,542,555,224.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,542,555,224.64/704,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,472.20

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