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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,940.48, 1,170,558 and 676,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,940.48, 1,170,558 and 676,725.12 is: 933,099.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,940.48 : 1,170,558 = 676,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,940.48/1,170,558 = 676,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,940.48x = 1,170,558 × 676,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,940.48x = 792,146,003,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,146,003,016.96/848,940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933,099.58

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