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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,046.70, 1,170,070.05 and 485,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,046.70, 1,170,070.05 and 485,134.70 is: 727,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,046.70 : 1,170,070.05 = 485,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,046.70/1,170,070.05 = 485,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,046.70x = 1,170,070.05 × 485,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,046.70x = 567,641,582,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,641,582,685.74/780,046.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,702.05

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