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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,337.85, 1,050,834.86 and 345,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,337.85, 1,050,834.86 and 345,158.12 is: 517,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,337.85 : 1,050,834.86 = 345,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,337.85/1,050,834.86 = 345,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,337.85x = 1,050,834.86 × 345,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,337.85x = 362,704,184,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,704,184,708.06/700,337.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,898.88

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