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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,538.16, 1,061,948.36 and 467,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,538.16, 1,061,948.36 and 467,467.48 is: 702,617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,538.16 : 1,061,948.36 = 467,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,538.16/1,061,948.36 = 467,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,538.16x = 1,061,948.36 × 467,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,538.16x = 496,426,323,739.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,426,323,739.33/706,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,617.85

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