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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,482.78, 1,008,000.66 and 408,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,482.78, 1,008,000.66 and 408,148.14 is: 563,207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,482.78 : 1,008,000.66 = 408,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,482.78/1,008,000.66 = 408,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,482.78x = 1,008,000.66 × 408,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,482.78x = 411,413,594,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,413,594,497.77/730,482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,207.79

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