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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,472.72, 1,273,010.28 and 520,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,472.72, 1,273,010.28 and 520,061.84 is: 717,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,472.72 : 1,273,010.28 = 520,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,472.72/1,273,010.28 = 520,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,472.72x = 1,273,010.28 × 520,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,472.72x = 662,044,068,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,044,068,555.72/922,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,684.17

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