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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,848.51, 977,044.41 and 481,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,848.51, 977,044.41 and 481,625.23 is: 664,788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,848.51 : 977,044.41 = 481,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,848.51/977,044.41 = 481,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,848.51x = 977,044.41 × 481,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,848.51x = 470,569,238,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,569,238,686.46/707,848.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,788.06

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