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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,007.70, 786,011.55 and 465,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,007.70, 786,011.55 and 465,946.90 is: 698,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,007.70 : 786,011.55 = 465,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,007.70/786,011.55 = 465,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,007.70x = 786,011.55 × 465,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,007.70x = 366,239,645,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,239,645,086.70/524,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,920.35

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