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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,363.73, 1,062,859.67 and 371,323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,363.73, 1,062,859.67 and 371,323.95 is: 557,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,363.73 : 1,062,859.67 = 371,323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,363.73/1,062,859.67 = 371,323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,363.73x = 1,062,859.67 × 371,323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,363.73x = 394,665,248,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,665,248,598.92/708,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,150.56

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