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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,602.38, 1,051,247.01 and 434,292.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,602.38, 1,051,247.01 and 434,292.38 is: 651,651.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,602.38 : 1,051,247.01 = 434,292.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,602.38/1,051,247.01 = 434,292.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,602.38x = 1,051,247.01 × 434,292.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,602.38x = 456,548,565,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,548,565,940.78/700,602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,651.46

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