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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,705.10, 1,452,401.55 and 495,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,705.10, 1,452,401.55 and 495,000.90 is: 742,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,705.10 : 1,452,401.55 = 495,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,705.10/1,452,401.55 = 495,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,705.10x = 1,452,401.55 × 495,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,705.10x = 718,940,074,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,940,074,411.40/968,705.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,166.09

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