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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,007.66, 1,153,761.72 and 473,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,007.66, 1,153,761.72 and 473,496 is: 653,464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,007.66 : 1,153,761.72 = 473,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,007.66/1,153,761.72 = 473,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,007.66x = 1,153,761.72 × 473,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,007.66x = 546,301,559,373.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,301,559,373.12/836,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,464.78

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