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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,333.09, 977,526.03 and 402,461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,333.09, 977,526.03 and 402,461.33 is: 555,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,333.09 : 977,526.03 = 402,461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,333.09/977,526.03 = 402,461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,333.09x = 977,526.03 × 402,461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,333.09x = 393,416,426,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,416,426,430.74/708,333.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,411.62

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