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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,543.80, 912,815.70 and 466,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,543.80, 912,815.70 and 466,826.20 is: 700,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,543.80 : 912,815.70 = 466,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,543.80/912,815.70 = 466,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,543.80x = 912,815.70 × 466,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,543.80x = 426,126,284,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,126,284,531.34/608,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,239.30

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