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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,725.26, 1,171,217.49 and 466,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,725.26, 1,171,217.49 and 466,752 is: 644,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,725.26 : 1,171,217.49 = 466,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,725.26/1,171,217.49 = 466,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,725.26x = 1,171,217.49 × 466,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,725.26x = 546,668,105,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,668,105,892.48/848,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,104.91

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