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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,002.89, 1,053,699.46 and 462,648.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,002.89, 1,053,699.46 and 462,648.67 is: 695,421.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,002.89 : 1,053,699.46 = 462,648.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,002.89/1,053,699.46 = 462,648.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,002.89x = 1,053,699.46 × 462,648.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,002.89x = 487,492,649,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,492,649,957.85/701,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,421.74

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