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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,709.75, 1,052,405.88 and 322,265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,709.75, 1,052,405.88 and 322,265.71 is: 483,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,709.75 : 1,052,405.88 = 322,265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,709.75/1,052,405.88 = 322,265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,709.75x = 1,052,405.88 × 322,265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,709.75x = 339,154,324,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,154,324,126.35/701,709.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,325.65

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