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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,011.70, 1,080,017.55 and 454,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,011.70, 1,080,017.55 and 454,947.30 is: 682,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,011.70 : 1,080,017.55 = 454,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,011.70/1,080,017.55 = 454,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,011.70x = 1,080,017.55 × 454,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,011.70x = 491,351,068,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,351,068,325.12/720,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,420.95

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