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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,992.66, 1,052,237.47 and 301,831.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,992.66, 1,052,237.47 and 301,831.06 is: 453,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,992.66 : 1,052,237.47 = 301,831.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,992.66/1,052,237.47 = 301,831.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,992.66x = 1,052,237.47 × 301,831.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,992.66x = 317,597,950,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,597,950,941.82/700,992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,068.87

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