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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828,016.40, 1,241,149.80 and 472,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828,016.40, 1,241,149.80 and 472,264.40 is: 707,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828,016.40 : 1,241,149.80 = 472,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828,016.40/1,241,149.80 = 472,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828,016.40x = 1,241,149.80 × 472,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828,016.40x = 586,150,865,607.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,150,865,607.12/828,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,897.65

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