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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,446.70, 970,774.54 and 431,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,446.70, 970,774.54 and 431,664.78 is: 595,708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,446.70 : 970,774.54 = 431,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,446.70/970,774.54 = 431,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,446.70x = 970,774.54 × 431,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,446.70x = 419,049,178,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,049,178,238.70/703,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,708.50

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