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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,003.70, 1,242,005.55 and 473,709.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,003.70, 1,242,005.55 and 473,709.70 is: 710,564.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,003.70 : 1,242,005.55 = 473,709.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,003.70/1,242,005.55 = 473,709.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,003.70x = 1,242,005.55 × 473,709.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,003.70x = 588,350,076,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,350,076,488.84/828,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,564.55

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