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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,667.96, 972,035.10 and 449,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,667.96, 972,035.10 and 449,731.80 is: 620,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,667.96 : 972,035.10 = 449,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,667.96/972,035.10 = 449,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,667.96x = 972,035.10 × 449,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,667.96x = 437,155,095,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,155,095,186.18/704,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,370.33

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