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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,311.08, 990,051.42 and 545,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,311.08, 990,051.42 and 545,704.48 is: 753,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,311.08 : 990,051.42 = 545,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,311.08/990,051.42 = 545,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,311.08x = 990,051.42 × 545,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,311.08x = 540,275,495,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,275,495,324.36/717,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,195.52

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