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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,506.79, 1,035,697.80 and 406,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,506.79, 1,035,697.80 and 406,341.03 is: 560,749.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,506.79 : 1,035,697.80 = 406,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,506.79/1,035,697.80 = 406,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,506.79x = 1,035,697.80 × 406,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,506.79x = 420,846,510,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,846,510,820.73/750,506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,749.77

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