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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,727.36, 981,080.28 and 481,172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,727.36, 981,080.28 and 481,172.40 is: 664,205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,727.36 : 981,080.28 = 481,172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,727.36/981,080.28 = 481,172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,727.36x = 981,080.28 × 481,172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,727.36x = 472,068,752,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,068,752,920.27/710,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,205.12

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