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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,354.98, 1,059,508.80 and 306,995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,354.98, 1,059,508.80 and 306,995.73 is: 460,483.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,354.98 : 1,059,508.80 = 306,995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,354.98/1,059,508.80 = 306,995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,354.98x = 1,059,508.80 × 306,995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,354.98x = 325,264,677,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,264,677,497.42/706,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,483.31

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