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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,871.40, 1,060,307.10 and 482,922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,871.40, 1,060,307.10 and 482,922.60 is: 724,383.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,871.40 : 1,060,307.10 = 482,922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,871.40/1,060,307.10 = 482,922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,871.40x = 1,060,307.10 × 482,922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,871.40x = 512,046,261,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,046,261,530.46/706,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,383.90

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