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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725,751.53, 1,001,571.29 and 403,467

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725,751.53, 1,001,571.29 and 403,467 is: 556,803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725,751.53 : 1,001,571.29 = 403,467 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725,751.53/1,001,571.29 = 403,467/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725,751.53x = 1,001,571.29 × 403,467
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725,751.53x = 404,100,961,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,100,961,645.10/725,751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,803.46

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