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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,010.80, 1,058,360.10 and 492,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,010.80, 1,058,360.10 and 492,778.30 is: 738,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,010.80 : 1,058,360.10 = 492,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,010.80/1,058,360.10 = 492,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,010.80x = 1,058,360.10 × 492,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,010.80x = 521,536,890,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,536,890,865.83/706,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,709.51

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