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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,562.92, 1,079,147.20 and 270,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,562.92, 1,079,147.20 and 270,249 is: 405,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,562.92 : 1,079,147.20 = 270,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,562.92/1,079,147.20 = 270,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,562.92x = 1,079,147.20 × 270,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,562.92x = 291,638,451,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,638,451,652.80/719,562.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,299.44

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