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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,668.96, 972,036.48 and 449,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,668.96, 972,036.48 and 449,732.80 is: 620,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,668.96 : 972,036.48 = 449,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,668.96/972,036.48 = 449,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,668.96x = 972,036.48 × 449,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,668.96x = 437,156,687,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,156,687,852.54/704,668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,371.71

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