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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,855.74, 1,230,754.68 and 483,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,855.74, 1,230,754.68 and 483,947.21 is: 667,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,855.74 : 1,230,754.68 = 483,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,855.74/1,230,754.68 = 483,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,855.74x = 1,230,754.68 × 483,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,855.74x = 595,620,290,503.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,620,290,503.56/891,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,843.76

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