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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,795.81, 1,088,994 and 422,335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,795.81, 1,088,994 and 422,335.26 is: 632,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,795.81 : 1,088,994 = 422,335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,795.81/1,088,994 = 422,335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,795.81x = 1,088,994 × 422,335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,795.81x = 459,920,564,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,920,564,128.44/726,795.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,805.75

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