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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,718.40, 1,299,559.20 and 446,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,718.40, 1,299,559.20 and 446,814.40 is: 669,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,718.40 : 1,299,559.20 = 446,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,718.40/1,299,559.20 = 446,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,718.40x = 1,299,559.20 × 446,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,718.40x = 580,661,764,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,661,764,212.48/866,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,954.35

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