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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,533.84, 1,052,952.12 and 342,164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,533.84, 1,052,952.12 and 342,164.60 is: 512,833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,533.84 : 1,052,952.12 = 342,164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,533.84/1,052,952.12 = 342,164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,533.84x = 1,052,952.12 × 342,164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,533.84x = 360,282,940,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,282,940,958.95/702,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,833.58

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