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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,134.76, 974,242.02 and 438,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,134.76, 974,242.02 and 438,018.28 is: 604,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,134.76 : 974,242.02 = 438,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,134.76/974,242.02 = 438,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,134.76x = 974,242.02 × 438,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,134.76x = 426,735,813,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,735,813,904.13/706,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,326.31

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