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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,759.44, 1,064,847 and 266,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,759.44, 1,064,847 and 266,562 is: 399,921.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,759.44 : 1,064,847 = 266,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,759.44/1,064,847 = 266,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,759.44x = 1,064,847 × 266,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,759.44x = 283,847,746,014
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,847,746,014/709,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,921.06

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