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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,969.61, 981,149.73 and 424,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,969.61, 981,149.73 and 424,514.73 is: 585,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,969.61 : 981,149.73 = 424,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,969.61/981,149.73 = 424,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,969.61x = 981,149.73 × 424,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,969.61x = 416,512,512,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,512,512,720.52/710,969.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,837.29

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