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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,304.59, 1,035,518.94 and 427,940.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,304.59, 1,035,518.94 and 427,940.79 is: 590,614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,304.59 : 1,035,518.94 = 427,940.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,304.59/1,035,518.94 = 427,940.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,304.59x = 1,035,518.94 × 427,940.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,304.59x = 443,140,793,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,140,793,243.56/750,304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,614.53

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