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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,727.48, 806,924.70 and 316,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,727.48, 806,924.70 and 316,455.48 is: 436,708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,727.48 : 806,924.70 = 316,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,727.48/806,924.70 = 316,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,727.48x = 806,924.70 × 316,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,727.48x = 255,355,743,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,355,743,262.36/584,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,708.98

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