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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712,674.84, 1,068,878.61 and 357,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712,674.84, 1,068,878.61 and 357,593.52 is: 536,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712,674.84 : 1,068,878.61 = 357,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712,674.84/1,068,878.61 = 357,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712,674.84x = 1,068,878.61 × 357,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712,674.84x = 382,224,064,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,224,064,602.61/712,674.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,323.22

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