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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,970.16, 1,060,957.20 and 442,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,970.16, 1,060,957.20 and 442,856 is: 662,723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,970.16 : 1,060,957.20 = 442,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,970.16/1,060,957.20 = 442,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,970.16x = 1,060,957.20 × 442,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,970.16x = 469,851,261,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,851,261,763.20/708,970.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,723.61

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