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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,908.56, 1,078,501.08 and 275,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,908.56, 1,078,501.08 and 275,642 is: 413,516.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,908.56 : 1,078,501.08 = 275,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,908.56/1,078,501.08 = 275,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,908.56x = 1,078,501.08 × 275,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,908.56x = 297,280,194,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,280,194,693.36/718,908.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,516.00

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