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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,496.96, 1,066,504 and 305,889.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,496.96, 1,066,504 and 305,889.36 is: 459,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,496.96 : 1,066,504 = 305,889.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,496.96/1,066,504 = 305,889.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,496.96x = 1,066,504 × 305,889.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,496.96x = 326,232,225,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,232,225,997.44/710,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,160.62

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