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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,480, 1,039,813.73 and 409,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,480, 1,039,813.73 and 409,322.74 is: 564,871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,480 : 1,039,813.73 = 409,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,480/1,039,813.73 = 409,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,480x = 1,039,813.73 × 409,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,480x = 425,619,405,053.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,619,405,053.22/753,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,871.54

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