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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,262.25, 1,207,862.04 and 472,854.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,262.25, 1,207,862.04 and 472,854.25 is: 652,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,262.25 : 1,207,862.04 = 472,854.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,262.25/1,207,862.04 = 472,854.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,262.25x = 1,207,862.04 × 472,854.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,262.25x = 571,142,699,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,142,699,027.67/875,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,538.94

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