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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,094, 1,207,630.20 and 472,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,094, 1,207,630.20 and 472,686 is: 652,306.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,094 : 1,207,630.20 = 472,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,094/1,207,630.20 = 472,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,094x = 1,207,630.20 × 472,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,094x = 570,829,888,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,829,888,717.20/875,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,306.94

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