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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,061.16, 1,084,678.98 and 473,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,061.16, 1,084,678.98 and 473,985 is: 710,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,061.16 : 1,084,678.98 = 473,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,061.16/1,084,678.98 = 473,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,061.16x = 1,084,678.98 × 473,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,061.16x = 514,121,566,335.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,121,566,335.30/724,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,052.68

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