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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988,449.60, 1,364,059.80 and 535,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 988,449.60, 1,364,059.80 and 535,740.72 is: 739,321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988,449.60 : 1,364,059.80 = 535,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988,449.60/1,364,059.80 = 535,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988,449.60x = 1,364,059.80 × 535,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988,449.60x = 730,782,379,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,782,379,375.06/988,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,321.84

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