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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,175.20, 1,048,880.40 and 418,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,175.20, 1,048,880.40 and 418,856.80 is: 627,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,175.20 : 1,048,880.40 = 418,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,175.20/1,048,880.40 = 418,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,175.20x = 1,048,880.40 × 418,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,175.20x = 439,330,687,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,330,687,926.72/700,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,458.22

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