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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,632.42, 966,875.70 and 394,712.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,632.42, 966,875.70 and 394,712.46 is: 544,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,632.42 : 966,875.70 = 394,712.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,632.42/966,875.70 = 394,712.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,632.42x = 966,875.70 × 394,712.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,632.42x = 381,637,887,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,637,887,541.39/700,632.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,704.87

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