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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,718.62, 965,909.63 and 470,408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,718.62, 965,909.63 and 470,408.90 is: 649,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,718.62 : 965,909.63 = 470,408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,718.62/965,909.63 = 470,408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,718.62x = 965,909.63 × 470,408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,718.62x = 454,372,490,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,372,490,138.50/699,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,364.58

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