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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,375.43, 1,168,889.96 and 507,646.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,375.43, 1,168,889.96 and 507,646.85 is: 700,260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,375.43 : 1,168,889.96 = 507,646.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,375.43/1,168,889.96 = 507,646.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,375.43x = 1,168,889.96 × 507,646.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,375.43x = 593,383,303,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,383,303,652.39/847,375.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,260.22

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