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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,845.09, 967,408.71 and 548,612.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,845.09, 967,408.71 and 548,612.53 is: 756,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,845.09 : 967,408.71 = 548,612.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,845.09/967,408.71 = 548,612.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,845.09x = 967,408.71 × 548,612.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,845.09x = 530,732,539,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,732,539,937.14/701,845.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,196.13

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