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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,502, 1,079,305.32 and 276,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,502, 1,079,305.32 and 276,270 is: 414,425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,502 : 1,079,305.32 = 276,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,502/1,079,305.32 = 276,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,502x = 1,079,305.32 × 276,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,502x = 298,179,680,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,179,680,756.40/719,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,425.09

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