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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,654, 1,144,298.28 and 335,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,654, 1,144,298.28 and 335,971.44 is: 504,096.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,654 : 1,144,298.28 = 335,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,654/1,144,298.28 = 335,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,654x = 1,144,298.28 × 335,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,654x = 384,451,540,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,451,540,921.12/762,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,096.93

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