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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,015.26, 1,054,522.62 and 282,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,015.26, 1,054,522.62 and 282,291 is: 423,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,015.26 : 1,054,522.62 = 282,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,015.26/1,054,522.62 = 282,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,015.26x = 1,054,522.62 × 282,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,015.26x = 297,682,244,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,682,244,922.42/703,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,436.39

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