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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,334.48, 1,046,448.90 and 418,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,334.48, 1,046,448.90 and 418,776 is: 577,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,334.48 : 1,046,448.90 = 418,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,334.48/1,046,448.90 = 418,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,334.48x = 1,046,448.90 × 418,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,334.48x = 438,227,684,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,227,684,546.40/758,334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,881.79

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