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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,904.27, 970,309.48 and 608,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,904.27, 970,309.48 and 608,414.29 is: 837,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,904.27 : 970,309.48 = 608,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,904.27/970,309.48 = 608,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,904.27x = 970,309.48 × 608,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,904.27x = 590,350,150,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,350,150,548.44/704,904.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,489.82

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