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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652,622, 2,479,347.72 and 470,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652,622, 2,479,347.72 and 470,670 is: 706,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652,622 : 2,479,347.72 = 470,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652,622/2,479,347.72 = 470,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652,622x = 2,479,347.72 × 470,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652,622x = 1,166,954,591,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,954,591,372.40/1,652,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,123.11

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