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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,355.28, 1,050,861 and 345,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,355.28, 1,050,861 and 345,175.68 is: 517,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,355.28 : 1,050,861 = 345,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,355.28/1,050,861 = 345,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,355.28x = 1,050,861 × 345,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,355.28x = 362,731,660,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,731,660,260.48/700,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,925.22

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