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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745,389.68, 1,028,640.24 and 405,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745,389.68, 1,028,640.24 and 405,860 is: 560,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745,389.68 : 1,028,640.24 = 405,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745,389.68/1,028,640.24 = 405,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745,389.68x = 1,028,640.24 × 405,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745,389.68x = 417,483,927,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,483,927,806.40/745,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,088.15

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