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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,642.71, 967,044.32 and 458,784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,642.71, 967,044.32 and 458,784.81 is: 633,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,642.71 : 967,044.32 = 458,784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,642.71/967,044.32 = 458,784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,642.71x = 967,044.32 × 458,784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,642.71x = 443,665,244,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,665,244,039.30/700,642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,226.09

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