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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,562.90, 1,146,807.90 and 259,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,562.90, 1,146,807.90 and 259,074.30 is: 388,599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,562.90 : 1,146,807.90 = 259,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,562.90/1,146,807.90 = 259,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,562.90x = 1,146,807.90 × 259,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,562.90x = 297,108,453,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,108,453,926.97/764,562.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,599.10

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