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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,211, 1,167,874.48 and 483,650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,211, 1,167,874.48 and 483,650.14 is: 667,496.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,211 : 1,167,874.48 = 483,650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,211/1,167,874.48 = 483,650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,211x = 1,167,874.48 × 483,650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,211x = 564,842,655,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,842,655,754.43/846,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,496.23

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