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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,996.60, 1,055,732.64 and 425,457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,996.60, 1,055,732.64 and 425,457.56 is: 587,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,996.60 : 1,055,732.64 = 425,457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,996.60/1,055,732.64 = 425,457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,996.60x = 1,055,732.64 × 425,457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,996.60x = 449,169,433,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,169,433,026.76/764,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,152.20

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