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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671,624.72, 1,007,436 and 460,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671,624.72, 1,007,436 and 460,622.96 is: 690,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671,624.72 : 1,007,436 = 460,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671,624.72/1,007,436 = 460,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671,624.72x = 1,007,436 × 460,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671,624.72x = 464,048,152,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,048,152,330.56/671,624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,933.70

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