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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,753.10, 1,018,351.10 and 323,721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,753.10, 1,018,351.10 and 323,721.01 is: 485,687.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,753.10 : 1,018,351.10 = 323,721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,753.10/1,018,351.10 = 323,721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,753.10x = 1,018,351.10 × 323,721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,753.10x = 329,661,646,626.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,661,646,626.61/678,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,687.13

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