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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,057.76, 1,080,082.74 and 293,591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,057.76, 1,080,082.74 and 293,591.93 is: 440,386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,057.76 : 1,080,082.74 = 293,591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,057.76/1,080,082.74 = 293,591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,057.76x = 1,080,082.74 × 293,591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,057.76x = 317,103,576,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,103,576,196.29/720,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,386.30

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