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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727,601.70, 1,091,402.55 and 550,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727,601.70, 1,091,402.55 and 550,454.70 is: 825,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727,601.70 : 1,091,402.55 = 550,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727,601.70/1,091,402.55 = 550,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727,601.70x = 1,091,402.55 × 550,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727,601.70x = 600,767,663,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,767,663,239.49/727,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,682.05

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