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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,151.64, 1,058,630.40 and 306,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,151.64, 1,058,630.40 and 306,492 is: 459,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,151.64 : 1,058,630.40 = 306,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,151.64/1,058,630.40 = 306,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,151.64x = 1,058,630.40 × 306,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,151.64x = 324,461,748,556.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,461,748,556.80/706,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,478.86

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