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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,978.15, 1,054,467.23 and 463,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,978.15, 1,054,467.23 and 463,829.70 is: 695,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,978.15 : 1,054,467.23 = 463,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,978.15/1,054,467.23 = 463,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,978.15x = 1,054,467.23 × 463,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,978.15x = 489,093,218,950.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,093,218,950.73/702,978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,744.55

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