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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,779.46, 1,054,366.02 and 282,350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,779.46, 1,054,366.02 and 282,350.58 is: 423,604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,779.46 : 1,054,366.02 = 282,350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,779.46/1,054,366.02 = 282,350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,779.46x = 1,054,366.02 × 282,350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,779.46x = 297,700,857,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,700,857,279.29/702,779.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,604.95

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