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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,327.72, 1,046,693.95 and 471,684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,327.72, 1,046,693.95 and 471,684.92 is: 651,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,327.72 : 1,046,693.95 = 471,684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,327.72/1,046,693.95 = 471,684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,327.72x = 1,046,693.95 × 471,684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,327.72x = 493,709,745,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,709,745,657.55/758,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,050.64

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