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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,079.36, 1,052,244 and 327,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,079.36, 1,052,244 and 327,312.96 is: 491,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,079.36 : 1,052,244 = 327,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,079.36/1,052,244 = 327,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,079.36x = 1,052,244 × 327,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,079.36x = 344,413,098,282.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,413,098,282.24/701,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,261.22

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