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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,697.72, 1,057,208.04 and 305,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,697.72, 1,057,208.04 and 305,405.52 is: 458,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,697.72 : 1,057,208.04 = 305,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,697.72/1,057,208.04 = 305,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,697.72x = 1,057,208.04 × 305,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,697.72x = 322,877,171,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,877,171,204.38/704,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,178.25

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