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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,235.91, 979,835.40 and 524,412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,235.91, 979,835.40 and 524,412.72 is: 723,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,235.91 : 979,835.40 = 524,412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,235.91/979,835.40 = 524,412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,235.91x = 979,835.40 × 524,412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,235.91x = 513,838,147,266.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,838,147,266.29/710,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,475.31

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