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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,605.74, 1,052,673.73 and 421,318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,605.74, 1,052,673.73 and 421,318.38 is: 632,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,605.74 : 1,052,673.73 = 421,318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,605.74/1,052,673.73 = 421,318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,605.74x = 1,052,673.73 × 421,318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,605.74x = 443,510,790,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,510,790,592.16/701,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,136.78

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