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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,197.49, 1,099,072.62 and 648,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,197.49, 1,099,072.62 and 648,501 is: 973,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,197.49 : 1,099,072.62 = 648,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,197.49/1,099,072.62 = 648,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,197.49x = 1,099,072.62 × 648,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,197.49x = 712,749,693,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,749,693,142.62/732,197.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,439.14

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