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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,718.72, 1,073,758.80 and 647,978.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,718.72, 1,073,758.80 and 647,978.64 is: 966,728.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,718.72 : 1,073,758.80 = 647,978.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,718.72/1,073,758.80 = 647,978.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,718.72x = 1,073,758.80 × 647,978.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,718.72x = 695,772,766,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,772,766,912.03/719,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,728.73

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