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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,999.76, 1,193,670.12 and 483,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,999.76, 1,193,670.12 and 483,016.72 is: 666,546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,999.76 : 1,193,670.12 = 483,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,999.76/1,193,670.12 = 483,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,999.76x = 1,193,670.12 × 483,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,999.76x = 576,562,626,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,562,626,124.41/864,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,546.57

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