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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,016, 1,075,449.48 and 449,984.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,016, 1,075,449.48 and 449,984.92 is: 674,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,016 : 1,075,449.48 = 449,984.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,016/1,075,449.48 = 449,984.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,016x = 1,075,449.48 × 449,984.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,016x = 483,936,048,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,936,048,221.84/717,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,930.61

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