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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,955.08, 1,079,365.74 and 552,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,955.08, 1,079,365.74 and 552,859.72 is: 830,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,955.08 : 1,079,365.74 = 552,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,955.08/1,079,365.74 = 552,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,955.08x = 1,079,365.74 × 552,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,955.08x = 596,737,840,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,737,840,793.99/718,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830,007.13

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