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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,249.62, 994,989.33 and 466,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,249.62, 994,989.33 and 466,682.82 is: 643,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,249.62 : 994,989.33 = 466,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,249.62/994,989.33 = 466,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,249.62x = 994,989.33 × 466,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,249.62x = 464,344,426,394.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,344,426,394.31/721,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,805.44

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