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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,871.20, 1,099,306.80 and 555,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,871.20, 1,099,306.80 and 555,724.20 is: 833,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,871.20 : 1,099,306.80 = 555,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,871.20/1,099,306.80 = 555,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,871.20x = 1,099,306.80 × 555,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,871.20x = 610,911,391,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,911,391,984.56/732,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,586.30

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