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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,301.20, 1,048,032.60 and 420,019.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,301.20, 1,048,032.60 and 420,019.60 is: 628,578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,301.20 : 1,048,032.60 = 420,019.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,301.20/1,048,032.60 = 420,019.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,301.20x = 1,048,032.60 × 420,019.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,301.20x = 440,194,233,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,194,233,438.96/700,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,578.44

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