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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,670.72, 1,011,017.60 and 414,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,670.72, 1,011,017.60 and 414,718.72 is: 572,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,670.72 : 1,011,017.60 = 414,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,670.72/1,011,017.60 = 414,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,670.72x = 1,011,017.60 × 414,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,670.72x = 419,287,924,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,287,924,969.47/732,670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,273.35

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