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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,479.08, 1,079,552.22 and 439,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,479.08, 1,079,552.22 and 439,143.40 is: 658,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,479.08 : 1,079,552.22 = 439,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,479.08/1,079,552.22 = 439,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,479.08x = 1,079,552.22 × 439,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,479.08x = 474,078,232,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,078,232,368.35/720,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,004.16

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