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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,680.40, 1,230,518.84 and 509,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,680.40, 1,230,518.84 and 509,715.44 is: 703,407.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,680.40 : 1,230,518.84 = 509,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,680.40/1,230,518.84 = 509,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,680.40x = 1,230,518.84 × 509,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,680.40x = 627,214,451,958.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,214,451,958.89/891,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,407.24

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