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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,822.01, 977,007.83 and 481,598.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,822.01, 977,007.83 and 481,598.73 is: 664,751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,822.01 : 977,007.83 = 481,598.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,822.01/977,007.83 = 481,598.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,822.01x = 977,007.83 × 481,598.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,822.01x = 470,525,727,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,525,727,720.06/707,822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,751.48

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