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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,676.76, 979,207.68 and 407,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,676.76, 979,207.68 and 407,812.44 is: 562,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,676.76 : 979,207.68 = 407,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,676.76/979,207.68 = 407,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,676.76x = 979,207.68 × 407,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,676.76x = 399,333,073,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,333,073,247.54/709,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,697.13

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