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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,718.26, 1,171,207.83 and 466,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,718.26, 1,171,207.83 and 466,745 is: 644,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,718.26 : 1,171,207.83 = 466,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,718.26/1,171,207.83 = 466,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,718.26x = 1,171,207.83 × 466,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,718.26x = 546,655,398,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,655,398,613.35/848,718.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,095.25

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