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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,673.55, 767,702.28 and 470,812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,673.55, 767,702.28 and 470,812.56 is: 649,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,673.55 : 767,702.28 = 470,812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,673.55/767,702.28 = 470,812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,673.55x = 767,702.28 × 470,812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,673.55x = 361,443,875,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,443,875,764.64/556,673.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,292.35

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