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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,763.80, 1,185,047.70 and 476,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,763.80, 1,185,047.70 and 476,766 is: 657,911.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,763.80 : 1,185,047.70 = 476,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,763.80/1,185,047.70 = 476,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,763.80x = 1,185,047.70 × 476,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,763.80x = 564,990,451,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,990,451,738.20/858,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,911.35

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