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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,267, 1,047,697.50 and 419,689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,267, 1,047,697.50 and 419,689.08 is: 579,120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,267 : 1,047,697.50 = 419,689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,267/1,047,697.50 = 419,689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,267x = 1,047,697.50 × 419,689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,267x = 439,707,199,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,707,199,893.30/759,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,120.65

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