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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,427.20, 876,640.80 and 466,329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,427.20, 876,640.80 and 466,329.20 is: 699,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,427.20 : 876,640.80 = 466,329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,427.20/876,640.80 = 466,329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,427.20x = 876,640.80 × 466,329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,427.20x = 408,803,202,951.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,803,202,951.36/584,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,493.80

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