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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729,552.76, 999,482.62 and 702,270.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729,552.76, 999,482.62 and 702,270.87 is: 962,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729,552.76 : 999,482.62 = 702,270.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729,552.76/999,482.62 = 702,270.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729,552.76x = 999,482.62 × 702,270.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729,552.76x = 701,907,529,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,907,529,975.12/729,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,106.60

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