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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,005.20, 876,007.80 and 465,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,005.20, 876,007.80 and 465,907.20 is: 698,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,005.20 : 876,007.80 = 465,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,005.20/876,007.80 = 465,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,005.20x = 876,007.80 × 465,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,005.20x = 408,138,341,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,138,341,276.16/584,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,860.80

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