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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690,679, 1,036,166.70 and 391,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690,679, 1,036,166.70 and 391,303 is: 587,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690,679 : 1,036,166.70 = 391,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690,679/1,036,166.70 = 391,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690,679x = 1,036,166.70 × 391,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690,679x = 405,455,138,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,455,138,210.10/690,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,038.46

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