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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,178.63, 1,059,079.52 and 407,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,178.63, 1,059,079.52 and 407,028.30 is: 609,570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,178.63 : 1,059,079.52 = 407,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,178.63/1,059,079.52 = 407,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,178.63x = 1,059,079.52 × 407,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,178.63x = 431,075,336,590.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,075,336,590.42/707,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,570.65

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