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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,449.68, 1,066,094.82 and 261,485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,449.68, 1,066,094.82 and 261,485.88 is: 392,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,449.68 : 1,066,094.82 = 261,485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,449.68/1,066,094.82 = 261,485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,449.68x = 1,066,094.82 × 261,485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,449.68x = 278,768,742,171.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,768,742,171.14/710,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,383.51

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