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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,871.52, 993,182.16 and 465,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,871.52, 993,182.16 and 465,544.48 is: 642,295.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,871.52 : 993,182.16 = 465,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,871.52/993,182.16 = 465,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,871.52x = 993,182.16 × 465,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,871.52x = 462,370,472,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,370,472,222.48/719,871.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,295.83

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