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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,160.72, 1,049,406 and 654,872.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,160.72, 1,049,406 and 654,872.48 is: 902,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,160.72 : 1,049,406 = 654,872.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,160.72/1,049,406 = 654,872.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,160.72x = 1,049,406 × 654,872.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,160.72x = 687,227,109,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,227,109,746.88/761,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,867.28

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