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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,668.97, 1,284,765.08 and 477,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,668.97, 1,284,765.08 and 477,328.90 is: 716,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,668.97 : 1,284,765.08 = 477,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,668.97/1,284,765.08 = 477,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,668.97x = 1,284,765.08 × 477,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,668.97x = 613,255,502,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,255,502,394.81/855,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,697.14

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