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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730,997.96, 1,095,364 and 506,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730,997.96, 1,095,364 and 506,794.28 is: 759,405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730,997.96 : 1,095,364 = 506,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730,997.96/1,095,364 = 506,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730,997.96x = 1,095,364 × 506,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730,997.96x = 555,124,209,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,124,209,717.92/730,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,405.96

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