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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,997.20, 1,053,427.80 and 302,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,997.20, 1,053,427.80 and 302,829.20 is: 454,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,997.20 : 1,053,427.80 = 302,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,997.20/1,053,427.80 = 302,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,997.20x = 1,053,427.80 × 302,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,997.20x = 319,008,697,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,008,697,931.76/701,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,430.16

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