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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,956.16, 1,060,936.16 and 442,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,956.16, 1,060,936.16 and 442,842 is: 662,702.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,956.16 : 1,060,936.16 = 442,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,956.16/1,060,936.16 = 442,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,956.16x = 1,060,936.16 × 442,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,956.16x = 469,827,090,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,827,090,966.72/708,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,702.60

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