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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,852.12, 1,181,094.48 and 468,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,852.12, 1,181,094.48 and 468,684 is: 646,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,852.12 : 1,181,094.48 = 468,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,852.12/1,181,094.48 = 468,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,852.12x = 1,181,094.48 × 468,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,852.12x = 553,560,085,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,560,085,264.32/855,852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,794.08

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