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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977,504.70, 1,465,600.95 and 472,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977,504.70, 1,465,600.95 and 472,307.70 is: 708,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977,504.70 : 1,465,600.95 = 472,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977,504.70/1,465,600.95 = 472,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977,504.70x = 1,465,600.95 × 472,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977,504.70x = 692,214,613,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,214,613,812.32/977,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,144.54

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