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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,966.29, 818,427.96 and 463,648.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,966.29, 818,427.96 and 463,648.98 is: 639,940.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,966.29 : 818,427.96 = 463,648.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,966.29/818,427.96 = 463,648.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,966.29x = 818,427.96 × 463,648.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,966.29x = 379,463,288,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,463,288,857.48/592,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,940.74

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