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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,256.80, 1,053,385.20 and 421,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,256.80, 1,053,385.20 and 421,629.60 is: 632,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,256.80 : 1,053,385.20 = 421,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,256.80/1,053,385.20 = 421,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,256.80x = 1,053,385.20 × 421,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,256.80x = 444,138,380,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,138,380,521.92/702,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,444.40

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