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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,002.40, 1,080,003.60 and 346,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,002.40, 1,080,003.60 and 346,754.40 is: 520,131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,002.40 : 1,080,003.60 = 346,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,002.40/1,080,003.60 = 346,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,002.40x = 1,080,003.60 × 346,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,002.40x = 374,496,000,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,496,000,315.84/720,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,131.60

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