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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,406.88, 1,054,244.76 and 400,055.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,406.88, 1,054,244.76 and 400,055.67 is: 599,591.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,406.88 : 1,054,244.76 = 400,055.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,406.88/1,054,244.76 = 400,055.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,406.88x = 1,054,244.76 × 400,055.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,406.88x = 421,756,593,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,756,593,805.79/703,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,591.23

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