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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,356.97, 1,147,291.13 and 365,894.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,356.97, 1,147,291.13 and 365,894.25 is: 548,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,356.97 : 1,147,291.13 = 365,894.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,356.97/1,147,291.13 = 365,894.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,356.97x = 1,147,291.13 × 365,894.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,356.97x = 419,787,227,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,787,227,543.00/765,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,485.54

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