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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,517.16, 1,085,362.02 and 474,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,517.16, 1,085,362.02 and 474,441 is: 710,735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,517.16 : 1,085,362.02 = 474,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,517.16/1,085,362.02 = 474,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,517.16x = 1,085,362.02 × 474,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,517.16x = 514,940,242,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,940,242,130.82/724,517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,735.74

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