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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,864.98, 1,059,895.83 and 482,497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,864.98, 1,059,895.83 and 482,497.00 is: 723,471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,864.98 : 1,059,895.83 = 482,497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,864.98/1,059,895.83 = 482,497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,864.98x = 1,059,895.83 × 482,497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,864.98x = 511,396,563,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,396,563,409.05/706,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,471.35

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