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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,437.52, 968,705.76 and 466,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,437.52, 968,705.76 and 466,273.62 is: 643,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,437.52 : 968,705.76 = 466,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,437.52/968,705.76 = 466,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,437.52x = 968,705.76 × 466,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,437.52x = 451,681,941,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,681,941,430.05/702,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,020.81

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