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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,034.20, 1,053,051.30 and 587,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,034.20, 1,053,051.30 and 587,872.80 is: 881,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,034.20 : 1,053,051.30 = 587,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,034.20/1,053,051.30 = 587,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,034.20x = 1,053,051.30 × 587,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,034.20x = 619,060,216,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,060,216,274.64/702,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,809.20

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