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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,988.70, 1,060,233.45 and 470,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,988.70, 1,060,233.45 and 470,043.10 is: 703,903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,988.70 : 1,060,233.45 = 470,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,988.70/1,060,233.45 = 470,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,988.70x = 1,060,233.45 × 470,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,988.70x = 498,355,417,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,355,417,561.70/707,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,903.07

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