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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,601, 1,055,150.60 and 425,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,601, 1,055,150.60 and 425,069.25 is: 586,596.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,601 : 1,055,150.60 = 425,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,601/1,055,150.60 = 425,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,601x = 1,055,150.60 × 425,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,601x = 448,512,072,053.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,512,072,053.70/764,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,596.24

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