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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,856.08, 1,060,098 and 482,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,856.08, 1,060,098 and 482,174.68 is: 723,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,856.08 : 1,060,098 = 482,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,856.08/1,060,098 = 482,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,856.08x = 1,060,098 × 482,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,856.08x = 511,152,413,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,152,413,918.64/706,856.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,135.06

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