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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,990.91, 1,010,147.31 and 409,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,990.91, 1,010,147.31 and 409,701 is: 565,387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,990.91 : 1,010,147.31 = 409,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,990.91/1,010,147.31 = 409,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,990.91x = 1,010,147.31 × 409,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,990.91x = 413,858,363,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,858,363,054.31/731,990.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,387.30

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