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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,969, 1,098,191.16 and 572,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,969, 1,098,191.16 and 572,982.60 is: 858,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,969 : 1,098,191.16 = 572,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,969/1,098,191.16 = 572,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,969x = 1,098,191.16 × 572,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,969x = 629,244,426,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,244,426,153.82/732,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,487.09

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