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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,828.52, 967,219.08 and 429,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,828.52, 967,219.08 and 429,079.16 is: 592,175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,828.52 : 967,219.08 = 429,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,828.52/967,219.08 = 429,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,828.52x = 967,219.08 × 429,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,828.52x = 415,013,550,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,013,550,382.37/700,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,175.60

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