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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,683.24, 974,246.46 and 464,666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,683.24, 974,246.46 and 464,666.12 is: 641,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,683.24 : 974,246.46 = 464,666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,683.24/974,246.46 = 464,666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,683.24x = 974,246.46 × 464,666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,683.24x = 452,699,322,491.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,699,322,491.94/705,683.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,504.99

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