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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,970.47, 1,082,105.73 and 384,291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,970.47, 1,082,105.73 and 384,291.54 is: 576,783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,970.47 : 1,082,105.73 = 384,291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,970.47/1,082,105.73 = 384,291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,970.47x = 1,082,105.73 × 384,291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,970.47x = 415,844,077,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,844,077,424.52/720,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,783.79

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