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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728,272.80, 1,089,784.80 and 492,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728,272.80, 1,089,784.80 and 492,076.80 is: 736,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728,272.80 : 1,089,784.80 = 492,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728,272.80/1,089,784.80 = 492,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728,272.80x = 1,089,784.80 × 492,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728,272.80x = 536,257,817,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,257,817,072.64/728,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,341.95

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