Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178,700.84, 1,767,263.82 and 368,811
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,178,700.84, 1,767,263.82 and 368,811 is: 552,970.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,178,700.84 : 1,767,263.82 = 368,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,178,700.84/1,767,263.82 = 368,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,178,700.84x = 1,767,263.82 × 368,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,178,700.84x = 651,786,336,718.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,786,336,718.02/1,178,700.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,970.11
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