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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,480.08, 966,659.04 and 394,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,480.08, 966,659.04 and 394,555.68 is: 544,484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,480.08 : 966,659.04 = 394,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,480.08/966,659.04 = 394,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,480.08x = 966,659.04 × 394,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,480.08x = 381,400,814,855.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,400,814,855.35/700,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,484.88

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