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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,352.38, 1,053,485.31 and 432,531.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,352.38, 1,053,485.31 and 432,531.93 is: 648,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,352.38 : 1,053,485.31 = 432,531.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,352.38/1,053,485.31 = 432,531.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,352.38x = 1,053,485.31 × 432,531.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,352.38x = 455,666,034,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,666,034,360.95/702,352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,771.25

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