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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,546, 1,066,577.76 and 305,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,546, 1,066,577.76 and 305,938.44 is: 459,234.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,546 : 1,066,577.76 = 305,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,546/1,066,577.76 = 305,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,546x = 1,066,577.76 × 305,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,546x = 326,307,136,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,307,136,033.09/710,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,234.36

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