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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,770.70, 698,656.05 and 406,721.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,770.70, 698,656.05 and 406,721.70 is: 610,082.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,770.70 : 698,656.05 = 406,721.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,770.70/698,656.05 = 406,721.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,770.70x = 698,656.05 × 406,721.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,770.70x = 284,158,576,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,158,576,371.29/465,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,082.55

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