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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,908.80, 1,060,363.20 and 426,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,908.80, 1,060,363.20 and 426,972.80 is: 640,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,908.80 : 1,060,363.20 = 426,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,908.80/1,060,363.20 = 426,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,908.80x = 1,060,363.20 × 426,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,908.80x = 452,746,244,520.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,746,244,520.96/706,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,459.20

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