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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,021.20, 1,049,340.60 and 344,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,021.20, 1,049,340.60 and 344,744.40 is: 516,776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,021.20 : 1,049,340.60 = 344,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,021.20/1,049,340.60 = 344,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,021.20x = 1,049,340.60 × 344,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,021.20x = 361,754,295,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,754,295,542.64/700,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,776.20

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