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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,976.80, 1,081,465.20 and 347,728.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,976.80, 1,081,465.20 and 347,728.80 is: 521,593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,976.80 : 1,081,465.20 = 347,728.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,976.80/1,081,465.20 = 347,728.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,976.80x = 1,081,465.20 × 347,728.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,976.80x = 376,056,596,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,056,596,237.76/720,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,593.20

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