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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,312.78, 1,131,862.60 and 471,385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,312.78, 1,131,862.60 and 471,385.72 is: 650,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,312.78 : 1,131,862.60 = 471,385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,312.78/1,131,862.60 = 471,385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,312.78x = 1,131,862.60 × 471,385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,312.78x = 533,543,858,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,543,858,625.83/820,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,415.15

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