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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,064.08, 1,183,894.08 and 473,740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,064.08, 1,183,894.08 and 473,740.80 is: 710,790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,064.08 : 1,183,894.08 = 473,740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,064.08/1,183,894.08 = 473,740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,064.08x = 1,183,894.08 × 473,740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,064.08x = 560,858,928,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,858,928,574.46/789,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,790.09

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