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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,450.68, 1,066,096.32 and 261,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,450.68, 1,066,096.32 and 261,486.88 is: 392,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,450.68 : 1,066,096.32 = 261,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,450.68/1,066,096.32 = 261,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,450.68x = 1,066,096.32 × 261,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,450.68x = 278,770,200,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,770,200,496.28/710,450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,385.01

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