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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,131.94, 1,049,762.94 and 295,115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,131.94, 1,049,762.94 and 295,115.77 is: 442,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,131.94 : 1,049,762.94 = 295,115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,131.94/1,049,762.94 = 295,115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,131.94x = 1,049,762.94 × 295,115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,131.94x = 309,801,598,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,801,598,561.08/700,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,490.31

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