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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,062.16, 1,084,680.48 and 473,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,062.16, 1,084,680.48 and 473,986 is: 710,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,062.16 : 1,084,680.48 = 473,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,062.16/1,084,680.48 = 473,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,062.16x = 1,084,680.48 × 473,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,062.16x = 514,123,361,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,123,361,993.28/724,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,054.18

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