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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,671.70, 1,063,007.55 and 288,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,671.70, 1,063,007.55 and 288,249.30 is: 432,373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,671.70 : 1,063,007.55 = 288,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,671.70/1,063,007.55 = 288,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,671.70x = 1,063,007.55 × 288,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,671.70x = 306,411,182,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,411,182,182.22/708,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,373.95

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