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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,485.80, 1,053,728.70 and 421,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,485.80, 1,053,728.70 and 421,858.60 is: 632,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,485.80 : 1,053,728.70 = 421,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,485.80/1,053,728.70 = 421,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,485.80x = 1,053,728.70 × 421,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,485.80x = 444,524,514,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,524,514,161.82/702,485.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,787.90

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