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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,498.08, 976,324.80 and 420,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,498.08, 976,324.80 and 420,952.48 is: 580,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,498.08 : 976,324.80 = 420,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,498.08/976,324.80 = 420,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,498.08x = 976,324.80 × 420,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,498.08x = 410,986,345,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,986,345,845.50/707,498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,901.01

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