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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,364, 1,079,153.01 and 467,568.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,364, 1,079,153.01 and 467,568.72 is: 698,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,364 : 1,079,153.01 = 467,568.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,364/1,079,153.01 = 467,568.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,364x = 1,079,153.01 × 467,568.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,364x = 504,578,191,569.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,578,191,569.85/722,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,509.60

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