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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,985.80, 1,076,978.70 and 648,001.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,985.80, 1,076,978.70 and 648,001.80 is: 972,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,985.80 : 1,076,978.70 = 648,001.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,985.80/1,076,978.70 = 648,001.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,985.80x = 1,076,978.70 × 648,001.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,985.80x = 697,884,136,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,884,136,161.66/717,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972,002.70

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