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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,597.97, 1,046,885.78 and 452,851.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,597.97, 1,046,885.78 and 452,851.88 is: 624,947.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,597.97 : 1,046,885.78 = 452,851.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,597.97/1,046,885.78 = 452,851.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,597.97x = 1,046,885.78 × 452,851.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,597.97x = 474,084,186,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,084,186,119.58/758,597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,947.87

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