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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,242.44, 1,050,648.78 and 326,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,242.44, 1,050,648.78 and 326,035.40 is: 489,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,242.44 : 1,050,648.78 = 326,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,242.44/1,050,648.78 = 326,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,242.44x = 1,050,648.78 × 326,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,242.44x = 342,548,695,246.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,548,695,246.81/700,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,185.85

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