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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,438.52, 968,707.14 and 466,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,438.52, 968,707.14 and 466,274.62 is: 643,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,438.52 : 968,707.14 = 466,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,438.52/968,707.14 = 466,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,438.52x = 968,707.14 × 466,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,438.52x = 451,683,553,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,683,553,594.79/702,438.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,022.19

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