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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,701.70, 1,314,145.35 and 476,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,701.70, 1,314,145.35 and 476,496.90 is: 714,252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,701.70 : 1,314,145.35 = 476,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,701.70/1,314,145.35 = 476,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,701.70x = 1,314,145.35 × 476,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,701.70x = 626,186,185,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,186,185,424.42/876,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,252.28

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