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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,671.80, 1,147,007.70 and 578,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,671.80, 1,147,007.70 and 578,047.80 is: 867,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,671.80 : 1,147,007.70 = 578,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,671.80/1,147,007.70 = 578,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,671.80x = 1,147,007.70 × 578,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,671.80x = 663,025,277,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,025,277,568.06/764,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,071.70

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