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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,910.55, 970,318.07 and 608,420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,910.55, 970,318.07 and 608,420.53 is: 837,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,910.55 : 970,318.07 = 608,420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,910.55/970,318.07 = 608,420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,910.55x = 970,318.07 × 608,420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,910.55x = 590,361,431,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,361,431,375.87/704,910.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,498.36

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