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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713,886.79, 1,070,297.55 and 429,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713,886.79, 1,070,297.55 and 429,510.72 is: 643,945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713,886.79 : 1,070,297.55 = 429,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713,886.79/1,070,297.55 = 429,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713,886.79x = 1,070,297.55 × 429,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713,886.79x = 459,704,271,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,704,271,314.74/713,886.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,945.62

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