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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698,470.71, 964,152.90 and 408,176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698,470.71, 964,152.90 and 408,176.52 is: 563,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698,470.71 : 964,152.90 = 408,176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698,470.71/964,152.90 = 408,176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698,470.71x = 964,152.90 × 408,176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698,470.71x = 393,544,575,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,544,575,469.91/698,470.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,437.48

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