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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,351.62, 1,059,503.73 and 306,992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,351.62, 1,059,503.73 and 306,992.37 is: 460,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,351.62 : 1,059,503.73 = 306,992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,351.62/1,059,503.73 = 306,992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,351.62x = 1,059,503.73 × 306,992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,351.62x = 325,259,561,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,259,561,096.54/706,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,478.25

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