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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,404, 1,051,428.72 and 475,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,404, 1,051,428.72 and 475,950.56 is: 656,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,404 : 1,051,428.72 = 475,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,404/1,051,428.72 = 475,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,404x = 1,051,428.72 × 475,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,404x = 500,428,088,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,428,088,084.08/762,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,381.77

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