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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,711.52, 1,342,274.36 and 468,478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,711.52, 1,342,274.36 and 468,478.89 is: 702,826.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,711.52 : 1,342,274.36 = 468,478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,711.52/1,342,274.36 = 468,478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,711.52x = 1,342,274.36 × 468,478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,711.52x = 628,827,198,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,827,198,892.58/894,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,826.76

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