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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,794.65, 1,060,187.11 and 286,064.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,794.65, 1,060,187.11 and 286,064.45 is: 429,094.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,794.65 : 1,060,187.11 = 286,064.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,794.65/1,060,187.11 = 286,064.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,794.65x = 1,060,187.11 × 286,064.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,794.65x = 303,281,842,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,281,842,519.24/706,794.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,094.71

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