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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,761.02, 1,149,125 and 483,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,761.02, 1,149,125 and 483,847.04 is: 667,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,761.02 : 1,149,125 = 483,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,761.02/1,149,125 = 483,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,761.02x = 1,149,125 × 483,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,761.02x = 556,000,729,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,000,729,840/832,761.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,659.41

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