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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,423.08, 970,701.24 and 401,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,423.08, 970,701.24 and 401,617.08 is: 554,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,423.08 : 970,701.24 = 401,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,423.08/970,701.24 = 401,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,423.08x = 970,701.24 × 401,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,423.08x = 389,850,197,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,850,197,561.18/703,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,218.66

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