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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,643.27, 967,045.10 and 458,785.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,643.27, 967,045.10 and 458,785.37 is: 633,226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,643.27 : 967,045.10 = 458,785.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,643.27/967,045.10 = 458,785.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,643.27x = 967,045.10 × 458,785.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,643.27x = 443,666,144,133.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,666,144,133.87/700,643.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,226.87

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