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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,898.64, 966,934.92 and 428,978.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,898.64, 966,934.92 and 428,978.64 is: 591,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,898.64 : 966,934.92 = 428,978.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,898.64/966,934.92 = 428,978.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,898.64x = 966,934.92 × 428,978.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,898.64x = 414,794,426,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,794,426,950.11/700,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,803.73

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