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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947,259.20, 1,419,664 and 708,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947,259.20, 1,419,664 and 708,730.40 is: 1,062,179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947,259.20 : 1,419,664 = 708,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947,259.20/1,419,664 = 708,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947,259.20x = 1,419,664 × 708,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947,259.20x = 1,006,159,034,585.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,159,034,585.60/947,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062,179.22

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