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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,704.56, 1,081,233.04 and 507,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,704.56, 1,081,233.04 and 507,887.60 is: 761,955.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,704.56 : 1,081,233.04 = 507,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,704.56/1,081,233.04 = 507,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,704.56x = 1,081,233.04 × 507,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,704.56x = 549,144,853,726.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,144,853,726.30/720,704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,955.57

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