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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,862.97, 978,306.77 and 433,382.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,862.97, 978,306.77 and 433,382.47 is: 598,114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,862.97 : 978,306.77 = 433,382.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,862.97/978,306.77 = 433,382.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,862.97x = 978,306.77 × 433,382.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,862.97x = 423,981,004,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,981,004,400.32/708,862.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,114.19

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