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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,317.06, 1,061,896.66 and 329,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,317.06, 1,061,896.66 and 329,474 is: 493,941.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,317.06 : 1,061,896.66 = 329,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,317.06/1,061,896.66 = 329,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,317.06x = 1,061,896.66 × 329,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,317.06x = 349,867,340,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,867,340,156.84/708,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,941.71

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