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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,947.20, 716,920.80 and 454,619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,947.20, 716,920.80 and 454,619.20 is: 681,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,947.20 : 716,920.80 = 454,619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,947.20/716,920.80 = 454,619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,947.20x = 716,920.80 × 454,619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,947.20x = 325,925,960,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,925,960,559.36/477,947.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,928.80

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