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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,674.79, 1,051,617.33 and 341,931.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,674.79, 1,051,617.33 and 341,931.51 is: 512,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,674.79 : 1,051,617.33 = 341,931.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,674.79/1,051,617.33 = 341,931.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,674.79x = 1,051,617.33 × 341,931.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,674.79x = 359,581,101,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,581,101,589.07/701,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,461.20

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