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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,907.70, 794,861.55 and 471,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,907.70, 794,861.55 and 471,846.90 is: 707,770.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,907.70 : 794,861.55 = 471,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,907.70/794,861.55 = 471,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,907.70x = 794,861.55 × 471,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,907.70x = 375,052,958,296.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,052,958,296.70/529,907.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,770.35

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