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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,605.68, 970,064.10 and 473,503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,605.68, 970,064.10 and 473,503.66 is: 653,750.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,605.68 : 970,064.10 = 473,503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,605.68/970,064.10 = 473,503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,605.68x = 970,064.10 × 473,503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,605.68x = 459,328,899,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,328,899,359.45/702,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,750.62

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