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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,793.07, 1,047,622.58 and 486,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,793.07, 1,047,622.58 and 486,978.13 is: 672,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,793.07 : 1,047,622.58 = 486,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,793.07/1,047,622.58 = 486,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,793.07x = 1,047,622.58 × 486,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,793.07x = 510,169,284,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,169,284,954.18/758,793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,343.10

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