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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968,841.84, 1,451,162.28 and 469,158

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968,841.84, 1,451,162.28 and 469,158 is: 702,719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,841.84 : 1,451,162.28 = 469,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,841.84/1,451,162.28 = 469,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,841.84x = 1,451,162.28 × 469,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,841.84x = 680,824,392,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,824,392,960.24/968,841.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,719.85

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