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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,659.73, 1,077,607.71 and 508,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,659.73, 1,077,607.71 and 508,793.76 is: 702,329.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,659.73 : 1,077,607.71 = 508,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,659.73/1,077,607.71 = 508,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,659.73x = 1,077,607.71 × 508,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,659.73x = 548,280,078,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,280,078,575.89/780,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,329.14

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