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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,922.79, 977,295.58 and 479,686.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,922.79, 977,295.58 and 479,686.25 is: 662,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,922.79 : 977,295.58 = 479,686.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,922.79/977,295.58 = 479,686.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,922.79x = 977,295.58 × 479,686.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,922.79x = 468,795,253,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,795,253,155.80/707,922.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,212.41

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