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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,504.02, 997,284.96 and 570,293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,504.02, 997,284.96 and 570,293.73 is: 786,098.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,504.02 : 997,284.96 = 570,293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,504.02/997,284.96 = 570,293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,504.02x = 997,284.96 × 570,293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,504.02x = 568,745,359,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,745,359,711.30/723,504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,098.42

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