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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,539.16, 1,061,949.86 and 467,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,539.16, 1,061,949.86 and 467,468.48 is: 702,619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,539.16 : 1,061,949.86 = 467,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,539.16/1,061,949.86 = 467,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,539.16x = 1,061,949.86 × 467,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,539.16x = 496,428,086,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,428,086,890.41/706,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,619.35

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