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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,385.61, 904,575.56 and 474,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,385.61, 904,575.56 and 474,789.59 is: 654,315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,385.61 : 904,575.56 = 474,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,385.61/904,575.56 = 474,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,385.61x = 904,575.56 × 474,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,385.61x = 429,483,059,256.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,483,059,256.42/656,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,315.17

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