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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,652.86, 1,078,726.97 and 529,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,652.86, 1,078,726.97 and 529,327 is: 794,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,652.86 : 1,078,726.97 = 529,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,652.86/1,078,726.97 = 529,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,652.86x = 1,078,726.97 × 529,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,652.86x = 570,999,310,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,999,310,849.19/718,652.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,541.21

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