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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,761.96, 1,054,340.04 and 282,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,761.96, 1,054,340.04 and 282,333.08 is: 423,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,761.96 : 1,054,340.04 = 282,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,761.96/1,054,340.04 = 282,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,761.96x = 1,054,340.04 × 282,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,761.96x = 297,675,070,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,675,070,860.52/702,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,578.80

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