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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,123.52, 1,335,987 and 526,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,123.52, 1,335,987 and 526,586.76 is: 726,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,123.52 : 1,335,987 = 526,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,123.52/1,335,987 = 526,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,123.52x = 1,335,987 × 526,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,123.52x = 703,513,065,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,513,065,732.12/968,123.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,676.97

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