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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,509.28, 1,141,885.32 and 424,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,509.28, 1,141,885.32 and 424,207 is: 636,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,509.28 : 1,141,885.32 = 424,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,509.28/1,141,885.32 = 424,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,509.28x = 1,141,885.32 × 424,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,509.28x = 484,395,745,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,395,745,941.24/760,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,936.01

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