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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,924.48, 982,028.88 and 470,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,924.48, 982,028.88 and 470,207.52 is: 648,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,924.48 : 982,028.88 = 470,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,924.48/982,028.88 = 470,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,924.48x = 982,028.88 × 470,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,924.48x = 461,757,364,233.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,757,364,233.18/711,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,604.42

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