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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,146.47, 969,704.33 and 461,337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,146.47, 969,704.33 and 461,337.17 is: 636,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,146.47 : 969,704.33 = 461,337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,146.47/969,704.33 = 461,337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,146.47x = 969,704.33 × 461,337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,146.47x = 447,360,644,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,360,644,183.74/703,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,226.83

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