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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,736.26, 1,171,232.66 and 466,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,736.26, 1,171,232.66 and 466,763 is: 644,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,736.26 : 1,171,232.66 = 466,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,736.26/1,171,232.66 = 466,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,736.26x = 1,171,232.66 × 466,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,736.26x = 546,688,070,079.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,688,070,079.58/848,736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,120.08

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