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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,549, 1,066,582.26 and 305,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,549, 1,066,582.26 and 305,941.44 is: 459,238.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,549 : 1,066,582.26 = 305,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,549/1,066,582.26 = 305,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,549x = 1,066,582.26 × 305,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,549x = 326,311,712,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,311,712,502.85/710,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,238.86

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