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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,001.70, 876,002.55 and 465,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,001.70, 876,002.55 and 465,903.70 is: 698,855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,001.70 : 876,002.55 = 465,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,001.70/876,002.55 = 465,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,001.70x = 876,002.55 × 465,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,001.70x = 408,132,829,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,132,829,254.44/584,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,855.55

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