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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,791.65, 1,060,182.61 and 286,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,791.65, 1,060,182.61 and 286,061.45 is: 429,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,791.65 : 1,060,182.61 = 286,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,791.65/1,060,182.61 = 286,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,791.65x = 1,060,182.61 × 286,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,791.65x = 303,277,368,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,277,368,665.32/706,791.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,090.20

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