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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,261.70, 1,207,314.15 and 472,024.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,261.70, 1,207,314.15 and 472,024.90 is: 708,578.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,261.70 : 1,207,314.15 = 472,024.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,261.70/1,207,314.15 = 472,024.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,261.70x = 1,207,314.15 × 472,024.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,261.70x = 569,882,340,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,882,340,922.34/804,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,578.24

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