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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,271.70, 1,207,329.15 and 472,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,271.70, 1,207,329.15 and 472,034.90 is: 708,593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,271.70 : 1,207,329.15 = 472,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,271.70/1,207,329.15 = 472,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,271.70x = 1,207,329.15 × 472,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,271.70x = 569,901,494,587.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,901,494,587.34/804,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,593.25

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