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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,510.21, 979,485.29 and 548,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,510.21, 979,485.29 and 548,002.69 is: 756,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,510.21 : 979,485.29 = 548,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,510.21/979,485.29 = 548,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,510.21x = 979,485.29 × 548,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,510.21x = 536,760,570,995.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,760,570,995.42/709,510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,522.69

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