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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,437.20, 795,655.80 and 472,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,437.20, 795,655.80 and 472,376.40 is: 708,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,437.20 : 795,655.80 = 472,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,437.20/795,655.80 = 472,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,437.20x = 795,655.80 × 472,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,437.20x = 375,849,022,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,849,022,443.12/530,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,564.60

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