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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,483.56, 1,051,804.71 and 340,944.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,483.56, 1,051,804.71 and 340,944.32 is: 511,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,483.56 : 1,051,804.71 = 340,944.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,483.56/1,051,804.71 = 340,944.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,483.56x = 1,051,804.71 × 340,944.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,483.56x = 358,606,844,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,606,844,253.26/701,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,212.05

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