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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,274.72, 1,046,472.62 and 360,414.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,274.72, 1,046,472.62 and 360,414.17 is: 540,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,274.72 : 1,046,472.62 = 360,414.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,274.72/1,046,472.62 = 360,414.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,274.72x = 1,046,472.62 × 360,414.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,274.72x = 377,163,553,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,163,553,730.59/697,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,910.99

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