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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,266.80, 1,089,775.80 and 492,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,266.80, 1,089,775.80 and 492,070.80 is: 736,332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,266.80 : 1,089,775.80 = 492,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,266.80/1,089,775.80 = 492,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,266.80x = 1,089,775.80 × 492,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,266.80x = 536,246,849,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,246,849,726.64/728,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,332.96

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