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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,160, 1,053,108.08 and 423,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,160, 1,053,108.08 and 423,601.52 is: 584,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,160 : 1,053,108.08 = 423,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,160/1,053,108.08 = 423,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,160x = 1,053,108.08 × 423,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,160x = 446,098,183,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,098,183,412.28/763,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,540.83

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