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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,641.62, 1,171,133.73 and 466,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,641.62, 1,171,133.73 and 466,671 is: 644,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,641.62 : 1,171,133.73 = 466,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,641.62/1,171,133.73 = 466,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,641.62x = 1,171,133.73 × 466,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,641.62x = 546,534,148,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,534,148,912.83/848,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,010.54

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