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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746,279.72, 1,030,012.98 and 519,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746,279.72, 1,030,012.98 and 519,794 is: 717,418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746,279.72 : 1,030,012.98 = 519,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746,279.72/1,030,012.98 = 519,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746,279.72x = 1,030,012.98 × 519,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746,279.72x = 535,394,566,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,394,566,926.12/746,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,418.08

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