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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952,845.70, 4,429,268.55 and 708,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952,845.70, 4,429,268.55 and 708,983.70 is: 1,063,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952,845.70 : 4,429,268.55 = 708,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952,845.70/4,429,268.55 = 708,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952,845.70x = 4,429,268.55 × 708,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952,845.70x = 3,140,279,204,872.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,279,204,872.64/2,952,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,475.55

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