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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,826.26, 977,013.69 and 481,602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,826.26, 977,013.69 and 481,602.98 is: 664,757.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,826.26 : 977,013.69 = 481,602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,826.26/977,013.69 = 481,602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,826.26x = 977,013.69 × 481,602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,826.26x = 470,532,704,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,532,704,604.80/707,826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,757.34

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